Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer and industry leader, a world-renowned teacher and New York Times bestselling author. As one of the first to bring meditation and mindfulness into mainstream American culture over 45 years ago, her relatable, demystifying approach has inspired generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon’s most recent book is Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World

This profile was last updated on January 1, 2020

Mind & Life Connections

2022

Mind & Life Videos

Sharon Salzberg – A Meditation for Grounding and Rest

Mind and Life Institute • May 19, 2022

Topics: Body-based Practices | Mindfulness | Stress & Resilience

2020
2018

Mind & Life Videos

A Conversation with Sharon Salzberg and Susan Bauer Wu

Mind and Life Institute • April 9, 2018

Topics: Compassion & Empathy

2016

Mind & Life Videos

ISCS 2016 – Evening Conversation

Mind and Life Institute • November 12, 2016

Topics: Contemplative Wisdom | Education | Mindfulness

2016 International Symposium for Contemplative Studies Session

Opening Keynote: Opening Welcome and Meditation

Amishi Jha, Sharon Salzberg, Harold Roth

Topics: Body-based Practices | Contemplative Wisdom

2016 International Symposium for Contemplative Studies Session

Meditation Practice: Settling the Heart and Mind

Sharon Salzberg, Roshi Joan Halifax

Topics: Body-based Practices

2016 International Symposium for Contemplative Studies Session

Evening Conversation – The Promises and Perils of Mainstreaming Mindfulness (Ticketed Event)

Susan Bauer-Wu, Jeremy Hunter, Carolyn Jacobs, Amishi Jha, Sharon Salzberg

Topics: Contemplative Wisdom | Education | Mindfulness

2016 International Symposium for Contemplative Studies Session

Meditation Practice: Cultivating Love and Compassion

Roshi Joan Halifax, Sharon Salzberg

Topics: Body-based Practices | Compassion & Empathy | Mindfulness | Self & Other

2015

2015 Summer Research Institute Session

Concentration, Mindfulness, and Compassion

Sharon Salzberg

Topics: Mindfulness

2013

Blog

The Anxiety of Happiness

Sharon Salzberg • December 10, 2013

Topics: Mental Health | Mindfulness

2010
2005
1990

1990 Mind & Life Dialogue III

Emotions and Health

Topics: Contemplative Wisdom | Mental Health