Savaka Sangha ::: A Buddhist Community

If you’re a fan of the Shambhala Sun, we hope you’re plugged into the good work done by our friends at Elephant. For example, starting today at 11 Mountain Time, Elephant will be airing a new interview with meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg. To watch it live, just click here. (And if you miss it, no [...]

The documentary film Colors of Compassion: Teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh has just been released on DVD. The film is especially concerned with giving voice to Buddhist practitioners of color, documenting Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh’s first-ever retreat for people of color and allowing interviewees to address “how practice impacts their lives, along with issues [...]

In this new segment for ABC News’ Belief series, Sharon Salzberg talks to host Dan Harris about the concept behind her new book, Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation. “Just because I said the word meditation,” says Harris, “don’t get turned off. Hear her out.” Good advice! So, watch the video here: More of Sharon [...]