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
Hidden in Full View: The Shared Heart of Spiritual Teachings and Practices (DR1M24)
Also Donald Rothberg, PhD
Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on Sunday, November 24, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Continuing Education Credits? (see details below). Open to: Everyone Description: The Dalai Lama has said, “My religion is kindness,” and pointed to universal principles of ethics, […]
December Insight Retreat: Cultivating Calm, Contentment, and Confidence (386R24) - On Land
Also Nikki Mirghafori, PhD, Tuere Sala, Rachel Lewis, Mei Elliott and Isabelle Frenette
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on August 8, 2024 and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on December 7, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND! Description: Join us for a transformative retreat […]
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 […]
Mettā Retreat: Teachings and Practices to Cultivate a Wise, Awakened, and Responsive Heart (202R25) - On Land
Also Donald Rothberg, PhD, Gullu Singh, JD, Beth Sternlieb, Diana Winston and Jonathan Relucio
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 […]