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
Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (19WM25)
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (20WM25)
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 (21WM25)
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 (22WM25)
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 (23WM25)
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 (24WM25)
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 (25WM25)
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 (26WM25)
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 […]