Real Change NOW: A 4-Day Book Launch Summit with Sharon Salzberg
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About this event
Join us for an online 4-part series exploring the themes of compassion, awareness and social change found in NY Times bestselling author and meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg’s new book, Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World.
Summit begins at 4:00 pm EDT on Tuesday, September 1st and will feature new content each afternoon through Friday, September 4th. Sharon will be moderating a panel discussion, teaching or introducing impactful pre-recorded material each afternoon starting at 4:00 pm EDT. (Content will be accessible and available online after each segment is filmed with a passcode provided to paid attendees.)
The daily schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday, September 1st: A conversation between educator Parker Palmer, activist Valarie Kaur, and Sharon Salzberg, moderated by Jerry Colonna of Reboot, addressing the questions: What does it mean to heal the heart of democracy? What does it mean to heal ourselves? What does love have to do with it?
- Wednesday, September 2nd: A reflection on the work of the Holistic Life Foundation, bringing yoga, meditation and the power of love to inner city schools in Baltimore, Maryland, with founders Ali and Atman Smith and Andres Gonzalez and moderated by Sharon Salzberg.
- Thursday, September 3rd: A panel discussion with Parkland Tragedy survivors Fred Guttenberg, Annika and Mitch Dworet, Sari Kaufman and Samantha Novick that is moderated by Sharon Salzberg and examines the different ways people respond to tragedy, build resilience and rise up in the face of challenges - for themselves and their community.
- Friday, September 4th: Sharon Salzberg discusses her new book, talking about the path from anger to courage, from grief to resilience, and the importance of remembering joy. She will lead a guided meditation and respond to questions from attendees.
Proceeds from this event will be distributed between the Nicholas Dworet Memorial Fund, Orange Ribbons for Jaime (in memory of Jaime Guttenberg), the Holistic Life Foundation, and The Revolutionary Love Project.
A copy of Sharon's new book, Real Change, is included in the series fee for all US participants and will be shipped after the series ends.
Organizer Sharon Salzberg
Organizer of Real Change NOW: A 4-Day Book Launch Summit with Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg is one of the world's leading meditation and spiritual teachers. She co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts and is acclaimed for her down-to-Earth teaching style. Salzberg offers a secular, modern approach to Buddhist teachings making them instantly accesible. She is the author of eleven books, including New York Times Best Seller "Real Happiness" and her upcoming book, "Real Change."
