Online: Meditation in Real Life
with Sharon Salzberg and Jay Michaelson
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 | 6:00pm-7:30pm ET
We are living in a world torn by conflict, from wars around the world to hate crimes and political division here at home. As followers of the dharma, we may have a range of political opinions, but we remain committed to reducing suffering for ourselves and others, especially those who are vulnerable.
This evening of meditation and learning will not focus on politics or any particular conflict — we would need a much broader range of perspectives for such a conversation to take place. Instead, we will address the difficult (and important) emotions that often arise in “real life” — that is, a life engaged with the world around us. What are the practices that help us find balance so that we are better able to be present for our loved ones and our communities? How do we make room for difficult emotions (despair, fear, powerful concern, anger) so that they inspire and do not devour us?
Please join us for a warm, openhearted space of practice and wisdom.
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Teacher(s)
Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg is a central figure in the field of meditation, a world-renowned teacher and NY Times bestselling author. She has played a crucial role in bringing meditation and mindfulness practices to the West and into mainstream culture since 1974, when she first began teaching.
She is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA and the author of ten books including NY Times bestseller, Real Happiness, her seminal work, Lovingkindness, and Real Love.
Beloved for her for her down-to-earth teaching style, Sharon offers a secular, modern approach to Buddhist teachings, making them instantly accessible. She is a regular columnist for On Being, a contributor to Huffington Post, and the host of her own podcast, The Metta Hour. For more information, visit www.SharonSalzberg.com.
Jay Michaelson
Dr. Jay Michaelson works as a writer, journalist, professor, and meditation teacher. He has taught meditation for twenty years in Buddhist, Jewish, and secular mindfulness contexts, and his books include Evolving Dharma: Meditation, Buddhism, and the Next Generation of Enlightenment and The Gate of Tears: Sadness and the Spiritual Path.
For four years, Jay was an editor, teacher, and podcast host at the Ten Percent Happier meditation startup, and he was a member of the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies Board of Directors for six years. Jay is authorized to teach jhana in the lineage of Ayya Khema by his teacher, Leigh Brasington. He is also an ordained rabbi, and has written several books on Jewish spirituality.
In the media world, Jay is a regular commentator on CNN, and a contributor to Rolling Stone, The Forward, and The Daily Beast. From 2003-2013, Jay worked as a professional LGBTQ activist and is the author of the bestselling God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality. He holds a Ph.D. from Hebrew University and a J.D. from Yale Law School.