Ep. 44 – Reflections for Sustained Practice
Sharon shares four reflections on the Dharma that will sustain us in our practice. Who in the Western world can imagine sitting in silent meditation for years at a time? What can we do, especially as ...
21 Nov 201640min
Ep. 43 – The Historical Buddha
This special episode of Metta Hour is dedicated to exploring the life of the historical Buddha. Sharon discusses the historical Buddha as a human, legendary figure, and mystic, in addition to his role...
31 Okt 201656min
Ep. 42 – Rev Angel Kyodo Williams: Bridging Activism & Spirituality
This week on, Metta Hour, Sharon has a conversation with Rev Angel Kyodo Williams about political activism and spiritual practice. What is the interplay between activism and personal practice? Sharon ...
10 Okt 20161h 24min
Ep. 41 – Transformational Activism: Ethan Nichtern & Eric Schneiderman
Sharon sits down with Ethan Nichtern and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to talk about transformational activism. The three discuss what exactly transformational activism is and how Ethan ...
19 Sep 20161h 12min
Ep. 40 – Inner City Youth and Meditation
Sharon sits down with Ali Smith, Andy Gonzalez and Atman Smith of the Holistic Life Foundation at the JCC Manhattan to talk about their work bringing mindfulness and yoga to inner city youth in their ...
29 Aug 20161h 25min
Ep. 39 – Buddha with a Smartphone with Ethan Nichtern
In this episode, Sharon sits down with author and Buddhist teacher, Ethan Nichtern. Together they discuss with their live audience, life with a smartphone and how technology affects our spiritual deve...
8 Aug 20161h 1min
Ep. 38 – Metta, Concentration and Balance
We are reminded that when we are seeking balance, to practice meditation is to make a home of the deeper places that we have touched in our encounters with joy and sorrow. Loving Kindness is fueled by...
20 Jul 201654min
Ep. 37 – Questions On Loving Kindness
Pulling from her insight and wealth of experience in the art of mindfulness, Sharon responds to some of the questions and concerns that often arise when one delves into the practice of Loving Kindness...
20 Jun 201626min
