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Sharon Salzberg on Dipa Ma
Mar 21, 2025
Sharon Salzberg, a renowned meditation teacher and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, shares heartfelt reflections on her beloved teacher, Dipa Ma, a gifted Bangladeshi meditation master. She recounts Dipa Ma's extraordinary compassion and fierce dedication to her students. The conversation delves into Dipa Ma's unique blend of concentration and insight, her extraordinary abilities, and how mindfulness can be woven into daily life. Sharon's personal anecdotes illuminate the nurturing impact Dipa Ma had on her understanding of teaching and Dharma.
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- Sharon Salzberg emphasizes Dipa Ma's unique ability to balance high expectations with genuine compassion, fostering deep teacher-student connections.
- The podcast highlights Dipa Ma's teachings on recognizing individual potential to address suffering through mindfulness and compassion in daily life.
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