Buddhist Geeks 199: The Buddha’s Enlightenment Solved His Problem (Sharon Salzberg)

Sharon Salzberg is not one of my favorite teachers, but this is an interesting discussion.

Buddhist Geeks, 199: The Buddha’s Enlightenment Solved His Problem

14. Dec, 2010 by Sharon Salzberg

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Episode Description:

We’re joined this week by Insight Meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg, to talk about her latest book, “Real Happiness” and also about meditation as an emerging part of secular culture. This interview was recorded during a conference at Emory University in which Dalai Lama spoke about secular ethics as the most relevant approach to humanity’s issues. He pointed out that much of the world isn’t interested in religious forms, and so the liberating message of Buddhism can be conveyed in more secular ways. In this discussion Sharon shares her understanding of this trend toward secularization, and also shares some specific ways that she is participating in this broader movement.

Episode Links:

• SharonSalzberg.com
• Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation
• Garrison Institute – The Initiative on Transforming Trauma

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