Renowned Meditation Practitioners

Sharon Salzberg:

Sharon Salzberg is an accomplished meditation teacher and author who co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. She has been teaching meditation for over four decades and has authored several books on the practice, including Real Happiness, Lovingkindness, and Faith. Sharon is particularly known for her work in loving-kindness meditation, which focuses on cultivating feelings of love and compassion towards oneself and others. She is a sought-after teacher and has led meditation retreats and workshops around the world.

Jon Kabat-Zinn:

Jon Kabat-Zinn is a renowned meditation teacher and the founder of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. He has been teaching meditation for over four decades and has authored several books, including Full Catastrophe Living and Wherever You Go, There You Are. Jon’s approach to meditation is grounded in mindfulness practices and he is particularly interested in the ways in which meditation can help individuals cope with stress and illness. He has worked with a variety of populations, including patients with chronic pain, veterans, and corporate leaders.

Tara Brach:

Tara Brach is a respected meditation teacher, author, and clinical psychologist who founded the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, DC. She has been teaching meditation for over three decades and has authored several books on the practice, including Radical Acceptance and True Refuge. Tara’s approach to meditation is grounded in mindfulness and compassion practices, and she is particularly interested in the ways in which meditation can help individuals heal emotional wounds and develop a greater sense of self-compassion. She is a sought-after teacher and has led meditation retreats and workshops around the world.

Jack Kornfield:

Jack Kornfield is a well-known meditation teacher, author, and one of the founders of the Insight Meditation Society. He has been teaching meditation for over four decades and has authored several books on the practice, including A Path with Heart and The Wise Heart. Jack’s approach to meditation is grounded in mindfulness, compassion, and insight practices, and he is particularly interested in the ways in which meditation can help individuals develop wisdom and compassion. He is a sought-after teacher and has led meditation retreats and workshops around the world.

Pema Chödrön:

Pema Chödrön is a beloved meditation teacher and author who is affiliated with Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia. She has been teaching meditation for over four decades and has authored several books on the practice, including When Things Fall Apart and The Places That Scare You. Pema’s approach to meditation is grounded in mindfulness and compassion practices, and she is particularly interested in the ways in which meditation can help individuals cultivate fearlessness and compassion in the face of life’s challenges. She is a sought-after teacher and has led meditation retreats and workshops around the world.

Joseph Goldstein:

Joseph Goldstein is a respected meditation teacher, author, and one of the founders of the Insight Meditation Society. He has been teaching meditation for over four decades and has authored several books on the practice, including Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening and Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom. Joseph’s approach to meditation is grounded in mindfulness, insight, and loving-kindness practices, and he is particularly interested in the ways in which meditation can help individuals develop greater awareness and compassion. He is a sought-after teacher and has led meditation retreats and workshops around the world.