We come to meditation to learn how not to act out the habitual tendencies we generally live by - those actions that create suffering for ourselves and others, and get us into so much trouble. Sharon Salzberg actactioncreate Change image and share on social
Compassion isn't morose; it's something replenishing and opening; that's why it makes us happy. Sharon Salzberg compassionhappymake Change image and share on social
While you are meditating, if your mind wanders, gently bring it back to the present moment. Sharon Salzberg backbringgently Change image and share on social
We all want to be happy. We need to expand the notion of what that means, to make it bigger and wiser. Sharon Salzberg bigexpandhappy Change image and share on social
Sometimes people don't trust the force of kindness. They think love or compassion or kindness will make you weak and kind of stupid and people will take advantage of you; you won't stand up for other people. Sharon Salzberg advantagecompassionforce share on social
As we look around, it's very clear that in this world people do outrageous things to one another all of the time. It's not that these qualities or actions make us bad people, but they bring tremendous suffering if we don't know how to work with them. Sharon Salzberg actionbadbring share on social
I've always said that lovingkindness and compassion are inevitably woven throughout meditation practice even if the words are never used or implied, no matter what technique or method we are using. Sharon Salzberg compassionhaveimply Change image and share on social
The first of the four noble truths of Buddhism, that there is suffering in life, was enormously important to me. No one had ever said it out loud. That had been my experience, of course, but no one had ever talked about it. I didn't know what to do with all the fear and emotions within, and here was the Buddha saying this truth right out loud. Sharon Salzberg buddhabuddhismemotion share on social
There are many different ways to practice meditation; it's good to experiment until you find one that seems to suit you. Sharon Salzberg experimentfindgood Change image and share on social
We need to redefine community and find a variety of ways of coming together and helping each other. Sharon Salzberg comecommunityfind Change image and share on social