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 […]
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 […]