Summary: Sharon Salzberg is a renowned meditation teacher and New York Times best-selling author. She is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and has played a crucial role in bringing Asian meditation practices to the West. The ancient Buddhist practices of vipassana (mindfulness) and metta (lovingkindness) are the foundations of her work. Sharon has been a student of meditation since 1971, guiding retreats worldwide since 1974. She is a weekly columnist for On Being, a regular contributor to The Huffington Post and the author of many books including the New York Times Best Seller, “Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation: A 28-Day Program” and "Lovingkindness." Visit www.SharonSalzberg.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna. Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.
