Practice Quotes by Sharon Salzberg

When we practice metta, we open continuously to the truth of our actual experience, changing our relationship to life.

— Sharon Salzberg

Mindfulness isn't difficult, we just need to remember to do it.

— Sharon Salzberg

Meditation is the ultimate mobile device; you can use it anywhere, anytime, unobtrusively.

— Sharon Salzberg

Our practice rather than being about killing the ego is about simply discovering our true nature.

— Sharon Salzberg

Meditation is a microcosm, a model, a mirror. The skills we practice when we sit are transferable to the rest of our…

— Sharon Salzberg

As we practice meditation we are bringing forth ease, presence, compassion, wisdom & trust.

— Sharon Salzberg

There are many different ways to practice meditation; it's good to experiment until you find one that seems to suit you.

— Sharon Salzberg

Chanting is a simple practice. When you notice you are thinking about something else during the chant, let go of the thought…

— Sharon Salzberg

“The key in letting go is practice. Each time we let go, we disentangle ourselves from our expectations and begin to experience…

— Sharon Salzberg

With the practice of meditation we can develop this ability to more fully love ourselves and to more consistently love others.

— Sharon Salzberg

“Setting the intention to practice kindness toward one’s partner or family members or friends does not preclude getting angry or upset.”

— Sharon Salzberg

It is so powerful when we can leave behind our ordinary identities, no longer think of ourselves primarily as a conductor, or…

— Sharon Salzberg

As we practice meditation, we get used to stillness and eventually are able to make friends with the quietness of our sensations.

— Sharon Salzberg

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

The movement of the heart as we practice generosity in the outer world mirrors the movement of the heart when we let…

— Sharon Salzberg

The critical element in meditation practice is beginning again. Everyone loses focus at times, everyone loses interest at times, and everyone gets…

— Sharon Salzberg

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

I have seen that there are a number of people who benefit from doing loving kindness meditation, either prior to or along…

— Sharon Salzberg

The cultivation of generosity is the beginning of spiritual awakening. Generosity has tremendous force because it arises from an inner quality of…

— Sharon Salzberg

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

What is important is not getting intoxicated with a good feeling or getting intoxicated even with an insight. These take many forms…

— Sharon Salzberg

Every day seems to reveal a new piece of research about meditation, or new clinical applications of mindfulness or compassion practice, or…

— Sharon Salzberg