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
Carrying the Wisdom of the Elders: Remembering our Inherent Belonging through Meditation, Story, and Connection (SB2D26)
Also Heidi Bourne
Registration closes at 8:30am (Pacific Time) on November 14, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: The Dharma is said to be good in the beginning, good in the middle, and good in the end. Come join us online for a […]
Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (52WM26)
Also Donald Rothberg, PhD and Heidi Bourne
Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. 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 an emphasis on […]
Welcome the New Year with Compassion, Connection, and Ease (SB1D27)
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, 2027. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: Celebrate the arrival of 2027 with the beloved New Year […]
Welcome the New Year with Compassion, Connection, and Ease (SB1Z27)
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, 2027. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: Celebrate the arrival of 2027 with the beloved New Year […]