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 (21WM24)
Also Donald Rothberg, PhD and Heidi Bourne
Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. 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 everyday life, social […]
Inspire, Energize, and Connect: Remedies for the Heart (SB2D24)
Also Heidi Bourne
Register for Online Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on May 26, 2024. 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! Description: Every […]
Inspire, Energize, and Connect: Remedies for the Heart (SB2Z24)
Also Heidi Bourne
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 May 26, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: Every living being needs every other living being in order […]
Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (22WM24)
Also Donald Rothberg, PhD and Heidi Bourne
Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. 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 everyday life, social […]
Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (23WM24)
Also Donald Rothberg, PhD and Heidi Bourne
Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. 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 everyday life, social […]
Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (24WM24)
Also Donald Rothberg, PhD and Heidi Bourne
Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. 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 everyday life, social […]
Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (25WM24)
Also Donald Rothberg, PhD and Heidi Bourne
Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. 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 everyday life, social […]
Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (26WM24)
Also Donald Rothberg, PhD and Heidi Bourne
Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. 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 everyday life, social […]
Everyday Life as Mindfulness Practice (SB1G24)
Also Heidi Bourne
Registration will close at 3:00pm (US Pacific Time) prior to the fifth (last class) on August 29, 2024. 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 […]
Founders Retreat: Insight Meditation with the Spirit Rock Founding Teachers (359R24) - On Land
Also James Baraz, Howard Cohn, MA and Stephanie Antoine
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on March 27, 2024, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on September 8, 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: Spirit Rock invites you to a […]
Meeting the Three Characteristics through Cultivating Stability, Well-being, and Confidence (386R24) - On Land
Also Nikki Mirghafori, PhD, Rachel Lewis and Mei Elliott
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: It is no news that all […]