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#277: Sharon Salzberg, World-Renowned Meditation Teacher
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Quick takeaways
- Sharon Salzberg has been instrumental in bringing meditation and mindfulness practices to the West since 1974.
- Salzberg's secular and modern approach to Buddhist teachings makes them more accessible to a wider audience.
- Meditation, with focus on kindness, compassion, and acceptance, can positively impact personal well-being and relationships.
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Sharon Salzberg (@SharonSalzberg) is a central figure in the field of meditation, a world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author of Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation: A 28-Day Program.
Sharon has played a crucial role in bringing meditation and mindfulness practices to the West and into mainstream culture since 1974, when she first began teaching. She is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and she has written ten books -- from her seminal Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness to her latest, Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection.
Sharon offers a secular and modern approach to Buddhist teachings, making them more accessible. She is a regular columnist for On Being, a contributor to Huffington Post, and the host of her own podcast: The Metta Hour.
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