“It is so powerful when we can leave behind our ordinary identities, no longer think of ourselves primarily as a conductor, or writer, or salesclerk, and go to a supportive environment to deeply immerse in meditation practice.”

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.