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Sylvia Boorstein, PhD

Sylvia Boorstein has been teaching Dharma and mindfulness meditation since 1985. She is a founding Spirit Rock teacher, a psychologist, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is particularly interested in emphasizing daily life as a mindfulness practice and including informed citizenship and social activism as integral to spiritual maturation.

Her books include: It’s Easier Than You Think: The Buddhist Way to Happiness; Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There: A Mindfulness Retreat; That’s Funny, You Don’t Look Buddhist: On Being a Faithful Jew and a Passionate Buddhist; Pay Attention for Goodness’ Sake: The Buddhist Path of Kindness and Happiness Is an Inside Job: Practicing for a Joyful Life.

For more information, please visit www.SylviaBoorstein.com

For audio recordings of Sylvia’s talks, please visit DharmaSeed.org.

Upcoming Programs by Sylvia Boorstein, PhD

Welcome the New Year With Courage, Connection, and Compassion (SB1D26)

January 1, 2026

Register for Online Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on January 1, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with the New Year team—Sylvia […]

Welcome the New Year With Courage, Connection, and Compassion (SB1Z26)

January 1, 2026

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on January 1, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with the New Year team—Sylvia […]