“If we have a very strong commitment, so that we can trust ourselves and be beacons of trust for others no matter what the circumstance, then we're protected from suffering the consequences of many actions. We can be protected from that pain.”

American meditation teacher and author of the 1970s and beyond, Sharon Salzberg is a pioneer in the secular practice of mindfulness and compassion meditation. Her work bridges Eastern spiritual traditions with modern psychology, making them accessible to a broad audience.