Sharon Salzberg Books

Explains how the Buddhist path can help individuals discover the inner joy within themselves, and shares simple Buddhist teachings and suggestions for meditation.

When people and circumstances upset us, how do we deal with them? Often, we feel victimized. We become hurt, angry, and defensive. We end up seeing others as enemies, and when things don't go our way, we become enemies to ourselves. But what if we could move past this pain, anger, and defensiveness? Inspired by Buddhist philosophy, this book introduces us to the four kinds of enemies we encounter in life: the outer enemy, people, institutions, and situations that mean to harm us; the inner enemy, anger, hatred, fear, and other destructive emotions; the secret enemy, self-obsession that isolates us from others; and the super-secret enemy, deep-seated self-loathing that prevents us from finding inner freedom and true happiness. In this practical guide, we learn not only how to identify our enemies, but more important, how to transform our relationship to them. Love Your Enemies teaches us how to: - Break free from the mode of "us" versus "them" thinking - develop compassion, patience, and love - Accept what is beyond our control - Embrace lovingkindness, right speech, and other core concepts Throughout, authors Sharon Salzberg and Robert Thurman share stories and exercises for achieving finding peace within yourself and with the world. Drawing from ancient spiritual wisdom and modern psychology, Love Your Enemies presents tools that are useful for all readers.

Throughout, authors Sharon Salzberg and Robert Thurman share stories and exercises for achieving finding peace within yourself and with the world. Drawing from ancient spiritual wisdom and modern psychology, Love Your Enemies presents tools that are useful for all readers.

Sharon Salzberg emphasizes the transformative power of Buddhist teachings through everyday experiences. Drawing from over twenty-five years of meditation practice, she presents a collection of short essays filled with personal anecdotes that provide insight and comfort for spiritual seekers. Her reflections range from observing a market vendor to witnessing the Dalai Lama's humor, illustrating how ordinary moments can guide us toward deeper connections and an open heart. Each story serves as a reminder of the profound lessons available in daily life.

Merging the insights of inspiring voices with her own understanding of mindfulness, New York Times bestselling author Sharon Salzberg shows us how we can recover from the emotional effects of crisis.

This book describes meditation, mindfulness, and the benefits of meditation, and includes a guided program of meditation sessions

Real Love is a creative tool kit of mindfulness exercises and meditation techniques that help you to truly engage with your present experience and create deeper love relationships with yourself, your partner, friends and family, and with life itself. Sharon Salzberg, a leading expert in Lovingkindness meditation, encourages us to strip away layers of negative habits and obstacles, helping us to experience authentic love based on direct experience, rather than preconceptions. Across three sections, Sharon explains how to dispel cultural and emotional habits, and direct focused care and attention to recapture the essence of what it is to love and be loved. With positive reflections and practices, Sharon teaches us how to shift the responsibilities of the love that we give and receive to rekindle the powerful healing force of true connection. By challenging myths perpetuated by popular culture, we can undo the limited definitions that reduce love to simply romance or passion, and give the heart a much needed tune-up to connect ourselves to the truest experience of love in our daily lives

This program is read by the author. A leading figure in meditation presents a guide on using mindfulness to cultivate inner strength, find balance, and contribute to a better world. In a time of constant distress from breaking news, many feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by fear and anxiety. Sharon Salzberg, an expert in lovingkindness meditation, offers valuable insights and techniques to help liberate ourselves from negative emotions. She emphasizes that meditation complements action, fostering self-generosity and the courage to transcend boundaries. Drawing on wisdom from seasoned activists and social-change agents, Salzberg provides practical advice for personal and societal transformation. Her mindfulness practices aim to help listeners navigate their inner chaos, cultivate agency, and remain engaged in the ongoing struggle for social change. Whether addressing personal conflicts or tackling global issues like climate change, this guide offers essential principles and mindfulness techniques to inspire clarity and confidence in taking action toward a better future. Salzberg's approach is timely, providing the mindfulness needed to confront challenges and promote healing and reconciliation.

This anthology features insights from prominent Western Buddhist teachers who share their personal journeys in insight meditation. They explore fundamental Buddhist teachings, recount lessons learned from their own mentors, and offer practical guidance for integrating the Buddha Dharma into daily life, including work, family, and service. The collection provides a rich tapestry of experiences and wisdom aimed at helping readers navigate their spiritual paths.

In this beautifully written work, one of America's most beloved meditation teachers offers discerning wisdom on understanding faith as a healing quality. Through the teachings of Buddha and insight gained from her lifelong spiritual quest, Salzberg provides us with a road map for cultivating a feeling of peace that can be practiced by anyone of any tradition.