Meditation is a microcosm, a model, a mirror. The skills we practice when we sit are transferable to the rest of our… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
The movement of the heart as we practice generosity in the outer world mirrors the movement of the heart when we let… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
What is important is not getting intoxicated with a good feeling or getting intoxicated even with an insight. These take many forms… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
With the practice of meditation we can develop this ability to more fully love ourselves and to more consistently love others. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
“Setting the intention to practice kindness toward one’s partner or family members or friends does not preclude getting angry or upset.” — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
“The key in letting go is practice. Each time we let go, we disentangle ourselves from our expectations and begin to experience… — 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
As we practice meditation we are bringing forth ease, presence, compassion, wisdom & trust. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
I have seen that there are a number of people who benefit from doing loving kindness meditation, either prior to or along… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
When we practice metta, we open continuously to the truth of our actual experience, changing our relationship to life. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Mindfulness helps us get better at seeing the difference between what’s happening and the stories we tell ourselves about what’s happening, stories… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
It is so powerful when we can leave behind our ordinary identities, no longer think of ourselves primarily as a conductor, or… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Chanting is a simple practice. When you notice you are thinking about something else during the chant, let go of the thought… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
There are many different ways to practice meditation; it's good to experiment until you find one that seems to suit you. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
The moment that we realize our attention has wandered is the magic moment of the practice, because that's the moment we have… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Our practice rather than being about killing the ego is about simply discovering our true nature. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
As we practice meditation, we get used to stillness and eventually are able to make friends with the quietness of our sensations. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Every day seems to reveal a new piece of research about meditation, or new clinical applications of mindfulness or compassion practice, or… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
The cultivation of generosity is the beginning of spiritual awakening. Generosity has tremendous force because it arises from an inner quality of… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
I've always said that lovingkindness and compassion are inevitably woven throughout meditation practice even if the words are never used or implied,… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Meditation is the ultimate mobile device; you can use it anywhere, anytime, unobtrusively. — 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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
“When we believe a wounding story, our whole world is diminished.” — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
“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 Image
Vulnerability in the face of constant change is what we share, whatever our present condition. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
“Asking questions is an opportunity for creativity and personal expression, both for the person asking and the person answering.” — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Compassion isn't morose; it's something replenishing and opening; that's why it makes us happy. — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
