Ram Dass Here And Now Ep. 49 - Sharon Salzberg
Nov 27, 2013
Sharon Salzberg, mental health and meditation expert, joins the host to discuss re-training the mind, breaking negative patterns, and finding happiness through Buddhist teachings and meditation. They share personal stories and insights on cultivating loving kindness and compassion, emphasizing the transformative power of mindfulness and therapy in enhancing well-being.
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Airport Encounter with a Monk
- Sharon Salzberg shared an airport delay experience involving a Buddhist monk.
- Offering water to the monk created a meaningful, calm moment amidst travel chaos.
Acknowledging Suffering and Joy
- Suffering is universal and acknowledging it connects us rather than isolates us.
- We often neglect joy by fixating on what we lack rather than appreciating what we have.
Meditation as Mind Retraining
- Meditation retrains the mind to drop old patterns of holding on or pushing away.
- This creates a new way to relate to joy, sorrow, and neutral experiences alike.