Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg
The Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour features Buddhist philosophy in a practical, common sense vernacular. Sharon’s natural wisdom, sense of humor and the ease with which she translates these teachings forge an intimate connection with the listener. From everyday experiences to pithy revelations, each podcast is a journey on the path of self-discovery.
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author.
She is one of the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over 45 years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of twelve books, including the New York Times bestseller, Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Her forthcoming release, Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom, is set for release in April of 2023 from Flatiron Books. www.sharonsalzberg.com
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 270
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Ep. 50 – Love Your Enemies
Live from Deepak HomeBase, Sharon shares wisdom on learning to love your enemies.
In this special talk, Sharon explores inner and outer enemies, looks at the fear, anger and anguish generated by bei…
00:50:21 |
Thu 06 Apr 2017
Ep. 49 – Contemplating Intentionality
Live from the Garrison Institute, Sharon contemplates the role of intentionality in our actions.
Joined by the co-host of the evening, Ethan Nichtern, Sharon explores the different components of our…
00:43:20 |
Mon 13 Mar 2017
Ep. 48 – Person, Place, Thing with Randy Cohen
On this special episode of Metta Hour, Sharon visits humorist Randy Cohen's podcast, Person Place Thing, to talk about her most inspirational "Thing," the Statue of Liberty.
Person Place Thing is an…
00:44:49 |
Mon 20 Feb 2017
Ep. 47 – Living in the Dharma: Insight Meditation Society Benefit with Joseph Goldstein
Joseph Goldstein joins Sharon to talk about overcoming obstacles through meditative practice and living in the dharma. Recorded live from the Insight Meditation Society’s 40th anniversary benefit.
S…
01:10:33 |
Wed 01 Feb 2017
Ep. 46 – Getting Used To It
Sharon shares insight and words of encouragement on our meditative practice. We get a better understanding of the meaning of the word meditation and context for how it works in our lives. We learn to…
00:46:49 |
Wed 11 Jan 2017
Ep. 45 – Along the Path
This week, Sharon digs the into some of the reoccurring challenges we all encounter along the path. Our path to liberation is not a linear one of progression, in which we clear hurdles that never ret…
00:55:15 |
Mon 12 Dec 2016
Ep. 44 – Reflections for Sustained Practice
Sharon shares four reflections on the Dharma that will sustain us in our practice. Who in the Western world can imagine sitting in silent meditation for years at a time? What can we do, especially as…
00:40:29 |
Mon 21 Nov 2016
Ep. 43 – The Historical Buddha
This special episode of Metta Hour is dedicated to exploring the life of the historical Buddha. Sharon discusses the historical Buddha as a human, legendary figure, and mystic, in addition to his rol…
00:56:34 |
Mon 31 Oct 2016
Ep. 42 – Rev Angel Kyodo Williams: Bridging Activism & Spirituality
This week on, Metta Hour, Sharon has a conversation with Rev Angel Kyodo Williams about political activism and spiritual practice. What is the interplay between activism and personal practice? Sharon…
01:24:31 |
Mon 10 Oct 2016
Ep. 41 – Transformational Activism: Ethan Nichtern & Eric Schneiderman
Sharon sits down with Ethan Nichtern and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to talk about transformational activism. The three discuss what exactly transformational activism is and how Ethan…
01:12:01 |
Mon 19 Sep 2016
Ep. 40 – Inner City Youth and Meditation
Sharon sits down with Ali Smith, Andy Gonzalez and Atman Smith of the Holistic Life Foundation at the JCC Manhattan to talk about their work bringing mindfulness and yoga to inner city youth in their…
01:25:16 |
Mon 29 Aug 2016
Ep. 39 – Buddha with a Smartphone with Ethan Nichtern
In this episode, Sharon sits down with author and Buddhist teacher, Ethan Nichtern. Together they discuss with their live audience, life with a smartphone and how technology affects our spiritual dev…
01:01:02 |
Mon 08 Aug 2016
Ep. 38 – Metta, Concentration and Balance
We are reminded that when we are seeking balance, to practice meditation is to make a home of the deeper places that we have touched in our encounters with joy and sorrow. Loving Kindness is fueled b…
00:54:59 |
Wed 20 Jul 2016
Ep. 37 – Questions On Loving Kindness
Pulling from her insight and wealth of experience in the art of mindfulness, Sharon responds to some of the questions and concerns that often arise when one delves into the practice of Loving Kindnes…
00:26:00 |
Mon 20 Jun 2016
Ep. 36 – Congressman Tim Ryan at Mindful Life Conference
Sharon and Congressman Tim Ryan discuss voting and mindfulness in politics and the role of mindfulness in schools. Recorded at the 2016 Mindful Life Conference.
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00:48:03 |
Tue 17 May 2016
Ep. 35 – The Path
What does it mean to be born into this human form, with an ever-changing body and mind subjected to forces seemingly out of our control? How can we possibly feel at home in our own lives, amidst the …
00:52:42 |
Thu 14 Apr 2016
Ep. 34 – Taking Refuge
A welcome explanation of what it truly means to seek refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. Likening refuge to the Buddhist concept of ‘Bright Faith’, Sharon describes the power of possibi…
00:45:43 |
Tue 15 Mar 2016
Ep. 33 – Three Skills of Meditation
Sharon offers an overview of the context in which we practice, providing insight and instruction for some of the basic tenements of meditation. This skills training can bring steadfast and sustainabl…
00:52:43 |
Mon 01 Feb 2016
Ep. 32 – Rapture
Piti is the Pali word for rapture, defined as an enthusiasm or sense of zeal that is often characterized by feelings of happiness, delight, and satisfaction. When developed, this quality pervades bot…
00:45:27 |
Mon 11 Jan 2016
Ep. 31 – Sympathetic Joy Pt. 2
Sharon discusses some of the more common obstacles to sympathetic joy and offers methods that promote both the practice and sustainability of this quality. Learning to let go of our judgments and all…
00:28:05 |
Mon 14 Dec 2015
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