In recent years my sense of what generosity is has escalated from “it’s a lovely virtue to have—it sustains a community,” to really thinking that the ultimate generosity is to really do what one can in life, to be active in life, to act on behalf of the comfort of other people and the well-being of all people.
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Residential Teacher
Sylvia Boorstein, PhD, has taught Dharma and mindfulness meditation since 1985 and is a founding teacher of Spirit Rock. A psychologist as well as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she emphasizes daily life, citizenship, and social activism as integral to practice. Her books include It’s Easier Than You Think, Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There, That’s Funny, You Don’t Look Buddhist, Pay Attention for Goodness’ Sake, and Happiness Is an Inside Job.