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
Everyday Life as Mindfulness Practice (SB1G25)
Also Heidi Bourne
Registration will close at 3:00pm (US Pacific Time) prior to the fifth class on August 28, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available within 48 hours following each class. Description: Join us for a foundational series on the common-sense teachings of mindful awareness. With a […]
The Heart Remembers: A Journey into Innate Goodness, Clarity, and Presence (SB2M25)
Also Heidi Bourne
Register for Online Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 10:00am (Pacific Time) on August 31, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: O Nobly Born, O you of glorious origins, remember your […]
The Heart Remembers: A Journey into Innate Goodness, Clarity, and Presence (SB2Z25)
Also Heidi Bourne
Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 10:00am (Pacific Time) on August 31, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: O Nobly Born, O you of glorious origins, remember your […]