Sylvia Boorstein, PhD, is an American psychotherapist, author, and teacher of psychology, Hatha yoga, meditation, Buddhism, and women’s studies. She was also a cofounder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, CA.
CLEAR ALL
A few short words—repeated with passion & intention—can unlock treasure upon treasure of healing, wisdom, and love.
All the moments of your day are teachings. If you look at them clearly, says Sylvia Boorstein, you’ll see the same fundamental truths the Buddha did.
the Buddha's instructions on loving-kindness. Filmed at the 2017 Lion's Roar Annual Retreat, "Boundless Love."
In 2001, Toni Bernhard got sick and, to her and her partner’s bewilderment, stayed that way. As they faced the confusion, frustration, and despair of a life with sudden limitations—a life that was vastly different from the one they’d thought they’d have together—Toni had to learn how to be sick.
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One of the roots of the word parami conveys the sense of “supreme quality.” Pāramītā means “going toward” something, going toward perfection.
Stephen Cope asked 25 yoga and meditation teachers to share their “tales from the path”—their thoughts on how the long-term practice of yoga and meditation has changed their lives.
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Sylvia Boorstein looks at the paradoxes and subtleties in the central Buddhist concept of no-self.
As countless meditators have learned firsthand, meditation practice can positively transform the way we see and experience our lives.
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In this landmark book, esteemed Buddhist teacher Sylvia Boorstein addresses this incisive question in a warm, delightful and personal way.
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