Fierce Compassion
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has stated, "My true religion is kindness." Although frequently denigrated in our culture as simplistic and weak, the quality of kindness has an inherent power to transform our worldview from one of fear and isolation to one rooted in clarity, courage and compassion. Sharon Salzberg will explore the terrain of right intention, right speech and right action in the everyday challenge of bringing together compassion, honesty, strength and balance. This talk will cover:
- Understanding the power of compassion
- How to cultivate balance compassion
- The importance of self-compassion
Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer and industry leader, a world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. As one of the first to bring meditation and mindfulness into mainstream American culture over 45 years ago, her relatable, demystifying approach has inspired generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers.
Sharon is co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and the author of 11 books, including the New York Times bestseller, Real Happiness, now in its second edition... her seminal work, Lovingkindness... and her newest book, Real Change: Mindfulness To Heal Ourselves and the World, coming in September 2020 from Flatiron Books.
Sharon’s secular, modern approach to Buddhist teachings is sought after at schools, conferences, and retreat centers around the world. She is the host of her own podcast, The Metta Hour, featuring 100+ interviews with top leaders and voices in the meditation and mindfulness movement, and her writing can be found on Medium, On Being, the Maria Shriver blog, and HuffPost.
