Sharon Salzberg on Loving-Kindness

In this special video version of the Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken speaks with Sharon Salzberg, world-renowned meditation teacher and practitioner, and New York Times bestselling author. Sharon is also cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre Massachusetts, the first ever western meditation center established in the United States. In this episode, you’ll hear Sharon discuss one of her all-time favorite topics: the practice of metta, or loving-kindness. Sharon talks about what initially drew her to the practice and its transformational effects over the course of her lifetime. In her down-to-earth style, Sharon explains the practical application of loving-kindness in daily life. As more than just a concentration practice, loving-kindness can function as an antidote to fear, anxiety, and emotional withdrawal. It can heighten a sense of connection with others, help us be more assertive, and even transform the most difficult of relationships. She compares it to what the Buddha taught as “gladdening the mind,” or ways of cultivating a loving mental environment in which to navigate the more difficult aspects of life and practice. If you’re interested in hearing more from Sharon, be sure to check out our first podcast with her, Sharon Salzberg: Faith and Doubt.

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Ani Choying Drolma sings the Mantra of Guru Rinpoche

In this excerpt from the Sounds of Liberation Concert, Ani Choying Drolma sings the mantra of Guru Rinpoche. The Sounds of Liberation Concert features the music of Manose, Lama Tenzin Sangpo, Ani Choying Drolma, and Krishna Das.

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Ani Choying Drolma sings the Mantra of Guru Rinpoche