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Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

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The Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour features Buddhist philosophy in a practical, common sense vernacular. Sharon’s natural wisdom, sense of humor and the ease with which she translates these teac...

Episodes

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Ep. 297 – Chris Germer

For episode 297, Sharon sits down with Chris Germer to discuss his new book, Self-Compassion for Shame. Chris Germer, PhD, is a clinical psy...

01:21:02Oct 13, 2026

Ep. 296 – Tim Desmond

For episode 296 Tim Desmond returns to the Metta Hour to discuss his new book series with Sharon. Tim Desmond is a psychotherapist, best-sel...

00:56:26Sep 30, 2026

Ep. 295 – Caverly Morgan

Caverly Morgan joins Sharon for episode 295 of the Metta Hour Podcast to talk about her book, The Heart of Who We Are . Caverly Morgan is a...

00:52:28Sep 15, 2026

Ep. 294 – George Mumford

Beloved teacher, coach and author George Mumford returns to the Metta Hour for episode 294 to talk about the 2nd edition release of his book...

01:03:04Sep 1, 2026

Ep. 293 – Engaged Compassion: Shelly Tygielski

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering?...

00:50:27Aug 19, 2026

Ep. 292 – Engaged Compassion: Rev. Paul Raushenbush

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering?...

01:02:59Aug 6, 2026

Ep. 291 – Oneika Mays

Author and teacher Oneika Mays joins Sharon for episode 291 of the Metta Hour podcast. For over a decade, Oneika has brought yoga and mindfu...

01:14:07Jul 21, 2026

Ep. 290 – Remembering Bob Thurman with Mark Epstein

Sharon comes together with Mark Epstein to remember the life of dear friend and colleague, Robert AF Thurman, for episode 290 of the Metta H...

01:16:59Jul 7, 2026

Ep. 289 – Engaged Compassion: Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering?...

01:19:35Jun 24, 2026

Ep. 288 – Engaged Compassion: Reggie Hubbard

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering?...

01:10:54Jun 9, 2026

Ep. 287 – Engaged Compassion: Mirabai Bush

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering?...

01:03:01May 26, 2026

Ep. 286 – Engaged Compassion: Parker J. Palmer & Jerry Colonna

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering?...

00:51:14May 14, 2026

Ep. 285 – Engaged Compassion: Anu Gupta

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering?...

01:10:04Apr 28, 2026

Ep. 284 – devon and nico hase

For episode 284, devon and nico hase return to the Metta Hour to speak with Sharon about their new book, This Messy, Gorgeous Love: A Buddhi...

01:06:48Apr 14, 2026

Ep. 283 – Engaged Compassion: Valarie Kaur

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering?...

01:02:10Mar 31, 2026

Ep. 282 – Elisha Goldstein

For episode 282, Elisha Goldstein , PhD, returns to the Metta Hour to speak with Sharon about his new book, Tiny Shifts: How Emotional Healt...

00:59:04Mar 17, 2026

Ep. 281 – Engaged Compassion Series: Jerry Colonna

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering?...

00:58:29Mar 4, 2026

Ep. 280 – IMS 50th Anniversary w/ Dipa Ma

For episode 280 of the Metta Hour, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Insight Meditation Society, which opened doors on Valentin...

00:59:37Feb 18, 2026

Ep. 279 – Jack Kornfield

For episode 279, Jack Kornfield returns to the Metta Hour to talk about his new book, “All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for Lovin...

01:10:52Feb 3, 2026

Ep. 278 – Parvati Markus

For episode 278, Sharon sits down with author and friend, Parvati Markus , the editor of the new Ram Dass book, “ There is No Other: The Way...

00:55:18Jan 20, 2026