Features and Benefits

Features and Benefits

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Sharon Salzberg in a Buddhist temple

A much-loved teacher

Sharon Salzberg is one of Buddhism's most inspiring communicators. Her books and online courses have inspired thousands of people to develop and deepen mindfulness and lovingkindness.

A Buddhist statue cradling flower petals

Find joy in personal growth

Buddhist tradition defines the three main personality types as a tendency to fixate on the pleasant, or on what's wrong, or to space out entirely. What's even more interesting is that these traits have positive aspects that can be refined into faith, wisdom, and equanimity.

A statue of a laughing monk

Entertaining inquiry

The Buddhist personality types can be enormously fun to explore. As you learn about each of the three main types, you'll laugh as you recognize yourself and your friends. But there's something deeply freeing here, too. As we shine a light on these patterns, they slowly begin to shift...

A lotus flower emerging from the water

Revealing insights

As our personality traits come into mindful awareness, they are purified so that their wholesome aspects shine. Sharon will help you understand your natural tendencies so that it's easier for good intentions to come forth.

A row of Buddha statues, the first of which is shaded green

Take the personality quiz

The course culminates with a fun quiz you can take to identify your Buddhist personality type. Which type best describes you? Which practices bring out your best traits? Discover how your personality type influences your outlook.

Sharon Salzberg talking to the camera

Talks, meditations, and more

Through Sharon's talks, meditations, and reflections, we will learn about the three personality types: how to recognize them, how to work with them, and how to develop their positive qualities. This understanding frees us to be who we really are.

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