Conversations

Sharon Salzberg & Robert Thurman

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Co-presented with the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center

An authority on religion, spirituality, Asian history, philosophy, Tibetan Buddhism, and the Dalai Lama, Robert Thurman advocates for the relevance of Eastern ideas in our daily lives. Sharon Salzberg is a meditation teacher, author, and cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society. She has played a crucial role in bringing Asian meditation practices to the West. Thurman and Salzberg are co-authors of the book Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit and Be a Whole Lot Happier.

Photos

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