We don’t need any sort of religious orientation to lead a life that is ethical, compassionate & kind. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
We all want to be happy. We need to expand the notion of what that means, to make it bigger and wiser. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Mindfulness needs to not be judgmental to really be mindfulness, which means it needs a basis of loving kindness. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Everyone loses touch with their aspiration, and we need the heart to return to what we really care about. All of this… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Metta is the ability to embrace all parts of ourselves, as well as all parts of the world. Practicing metta illuminates our… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
In our own lives and in our communities, we need to find a way to include others rather than exclude them. We… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
I think what we (as a society) need from artists of all kinds is courage, a willingness to explore, and a really… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
There is no 'thing' to let go of, but a concept, an idea of an ego that burdens us. As soon as… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Pure generosity emerges when we give without the need for our offering to be received in a certain way. That’s why the… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
We need the compassion and the courage to change the conditions that support our suffering. Those conditions are things like ignorance, bitterness,… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
If we fall, we don't need self-recrimination or blame or anger - we need a reawakening of our intention and a willingness… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Metta sees truly that our integrity is inviolate, no matter what our life situation may be. We do not need to fear… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
In contrast, compassion manifests in us as the offering of kindness rather than withdrawal. Because compassion is a state of mind that… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
An ordinary favor we do for someone or any compassionate reaching out may seem to be going nowhere at first, but may… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
If you’re reading these words, perhaps it’s because something has kicked open the door for you, and you’re ready to embrace change.… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
The first step on the journey of faith is to recognize that everything is moving onward to something else, inside us and… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
As I go through all kinds of feelings and experiences in my journey through life -- delight, surprise, chagrin, dismay -- I… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
The critical element in meditation practice is beginning again. Everyone loses focus at times, everyone loses interest at times, and everyone gets… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Some things hurt, you know, and there's pain. But we magnify the suffering of it often, I think, by our reactions. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share
“How we traverse the space between us when conflict arises has a profound effect on the health and longevity of our relationships.” — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share
“Even when we do our very best to treat those close to us with utmost respect and understanding, conflict happens. That’s life. That’s human… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share
“Loving ourselves calls us to give up the illusion that we can control everything and focuses us on building our inner resource of resilience.” — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share
In order to do anything about the suffering of the world we must have the strength to face it without turning away. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share
“The paradigm for our relationships is formed from our earliest experiences and is actually hardwired into our neurological and emotional network.” — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share
Vulnerability in the face of constant change is what we share, whatever our present condition. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share
“Asking questions is an opportunity for creativity and personal expression, both for the person asking and the person answering.” — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share
Compassion isn't morose; it's something replenishing and opening; that's why it makes us happy. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share
“When we open our hearts to the breadth of our experiences, we learn to tune into our needs, unique perceptions, thoughts & feelings” — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share
“As we explore new ways of loving and being loved by others, we need to equip ourselves with open, pliant minds; we need to… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share
Even in the midst of devastation, something within us always points the way to freedom. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share
“It's important to investigate the nature of anger because it is such a powerful energy and can be so destructive. When we can face… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share
“When we contemplate the miracle of embodied life, we begin to partner with our bodies in a kinder way.” — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share
