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 Intention, Determination, and Joy (SB1D25)
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, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Program to be held on the land and online! Open to: […]
Welcome the New Year With Intention, Determination, and Joy (SB1Z25)
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, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Open to: Everyone Description: Join us to celebrate the arrival of […]
Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (02WM25)
Also Donald Rothberg, PhD and Heidi Bourne
Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Program held Online Description: Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. With more community emphasis than the large Monday night gathering, this group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore Dharma with […]
Mettā Retreat: Teachings and Practices to Cultivate a Wise, Awakened, and Responsive Heart (202R25) - On Land
Also Donald Rothberg, PhD, Gullu Singh, JD, Diana Winston, Anushka Fernandopulle, Jonathan Relucio and Ronya Fakhoury Banks
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on - September 10, 2024 and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on - January 9, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Continuing Education Credits? (see details below). Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Retreat to be held on the […]
Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (03WM25)
Also Donald Rothberg, PhD and Heidi Bourne
Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Program held Online Description: Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. With more community emphasis than the large Monday night gathering, this group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore Dharma with […]
Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (04WM25)
Also Donald Rothberg, PhD and Heidi Bourne
Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Program held Online Description: Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. With more community emphasis than the large Monday night gathering, this group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore Dharma with […]
Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (05WM25)
Also Donald Rothberg, PhD and Heidi Bourne
Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Program held Online Description: Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. With more community emphasis than the large Monday night gathering, this group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore Dharma with […]