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
Honoring Our Teachers: Sylvia Boorstein and Sharon Salzberg in Conversation (SB1C25)
Also Sharon Salzberg
Registration closes at 4:00pm (US Pacific Time) just prior to the third class on May 22, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following each class. Description: Join beloved teachers and life-long spiritual friends Sylvia Boorstein and Sharon Salzberg for a four-part discussion series exploring […]
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 […]