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Conversations on Compassion with Sharon Salzberg

April 16, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Free
Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education

Sharon Salzberg, New York Times best-selling author and worldwide meditation teacher, will join our founder and director, Dr. Doty, to discuss the role compassion has played in her life. Sharon is Co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Barre, Massachusetts. She has been leading meditation retreats worldwide since 1974.  She has played a crucial role in bringing Asian meditation practices to the West. The ancient Buddhist practices of vipassana (mindfulness) and metta (lovingkindness) are the foundations of her work.

Register here to join us for this wonderful conversation.

Details

Date:
April 16, 2015
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
http://ccare.stanford.edu/coc-sharon-salzberg

Organizer

Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education
Phone:
(650) 721-6142
Email:
ccare_info@stanford.edu
Website:
http://ccare.stanford.edu/

Venue

Cubberley Auditorium, Education Building
485 Lasuen Mall
Stanford, CA
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