Buddhism For Everyone with Sylvia Boorstein

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One of the country's most sought-after Buddhist teachers, Sylvia Boorstein says "You don't have to be a Buddhist to practice Buddhism. It's not about being a something--a Buddhist, a Jew or a Christian--it's about being more awake." Boorstein herself has found a deepening and enrichment of her Jewish faith through years of meditation practice. Combining spiritual wisdom with an infectious sense of humor, she cautions that while it is "easier than you think" to grasp the principles and practices of Buddhism, transformation is not something you can schedule on your lunch hour--it takes time and it takes work. Practicing mindfulness, however, is something you can do anywhere. (hosted by Michael Toms)

Bio

Sylvia Boorstein holds a doctorate in psychology from Saybrook University. She is cofounder and teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California, and senior teacher at the Insight Meditation Center in Barre, Massachusetts.

Dr. Boorstein is a prolific author whose books include:

• It's Easier Than You Think: The Buddhist Way to Happiness (HarperSanFrancisco 1995)
• That's Funny, You Don't Look Buddhist: On Being a Faithful Jew and a Passionate Buddhist (HarperSanFrancisco 1997)
• Happiness Is an Inside Job: Practicing for a Joyful Life (Ballantine 2008)

To learn more about the work of Sylvia Boorstein go to sylviaboorstein.com.

Topics Explored in This Dialogue

• How to easily incorporate Buddhist practices into your life right now
• Why anyone can benefit from Buddhist meditation
• What is the relevance of Buddhism to our times
• How your karmic inheritance influences how you perceive the world
• How to stop being the victim of your own mind
• What are two common misconceptions about Buddhism