October 9th - 16th, 2024

Registration is now CLOSED for this course. It will be offered again in the near future.

A Seven-Day Course

In a fractured world, the power of kindness is often overlooked and misunderstood. In this brand new seven-day course, Sharon Salzberg helps us reclaim kindness as the superpower it truly is. Kindness is compassion in action. It is the fuel that helps us truly “walk our talk” of love.

Many of us yearn for some sense of purpose, something we can turn to regardless of what life throws at us, a guiding force to pull all the disparate pieces of our lives together into a whole. Kindness can be the thread we weave through our lives as we face the inevitable joys and sorrows. It is the foundation of unselfconscious generosity, natural inclusivity, and an unfeigned integrity. It is how we meet the suffering of the world with warmth and care.

Distilling over 50 years of Buddhist teaching into practical, accessible and actionable lessons, Sharon’s course points us to the core of what it means to be alive, connected, and whole.

Flexible 7-Day Program

• Teaching (pre-recorded audio)

• Myth debunking (image)

• Supporting Research (text)

• Daily Reflection (text)

• Inspirational Meme (image)

• Lesson Takeaways (text)

This program consists of seven 20-minute lessons that include the following components:

Lessons are unlocked daily starting October 9th and sent to you via email at 3am in your local time zone. Complete the lessons at your own convenience with lifetime access.

Course Lessons

1. What is Kindness?

2. Kindness as Intention

3. The Compassionate Witness

4. Kindness is Cool

5. Overcoming Cruelty

6. Morality

7. Generosity

Sliding Scale Pricing

The course is offered on a sliding scale basis, with a $10 suggested contribution, to keep this offering as accessible as possible. Full scholarships are available for those who cannot contribute financially, and we gratefully accept larger contributions for anyone with the means to support these digital offerings in a bigger way. All funds received go directly towards the course operations and staff.

Meet Your Teacher

Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, NY Times bestselling author of 13 books, and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA. She is among the first to bring meditation to mainstream American culture over 50 years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Learn more about Sharon’s life and work right here.

Testimonials

Sharon’s workshops and retreats have transformed the way that I relate to myself, my loved ones and the world around me. I can honestly say that I am a happier and more grounded person because of Sharon’s teachings. I am endlessly grateful.

—Lesley

I have never encountered a teacher as competent, relaxed, and graceful as Sharon. Her wisdom comes from her lived experience. Her compassion feels as light as they are deep, and she's funny! She's had a tremendous impact on me.

—Brett

Sharon is the leading voice in the practice of love for ourselves, others, and for the world at large. Sitting with her is transformational. She is warm, funny and above all sincere. Her teachings ease the pain of our times.

—Jason

Attending a program with Sharon is like spending an afternoon with your coolest, most favorite aunt. You know… the one who seems to have every secret key to true happiness and ease in life.

—Eowyn