The Tim Ferriss Show

#277: Sharon Salzberg, World-Renowned Meditation Teacher

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Nov 3, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Childhood Trauma

  • Sharon Salzberg's mother died when she was nine years old.
  • This event, along with other family traumas, deeply impacted her and led her to seek solace and understanding.
ANECDOTE

Path to Meditation

  • Sharon's first encounter with Buddhism was in college through an Asian philosophy course.
  • She then traveled to India to study meditation after being inspired to "follow the pretense of accident."
ADVICE

Retreat Advice

  • Don't be afraid of the silence in retreats; it allows for self-discovery.
  • The first few days are often challenging, with fluctuating sleepiness and restlessness, but it changes.
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