Mark Epstein

New York, NY, USA

3.8k Followers

Mark Epstein, M.D., a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City, is the author of a number of books about the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy, including Thoughts without a Thinker, Going to Pieces without Falling Apart, Going on Being, Open to Desire, Psychotherapy without the Self, The Trauma of Everyday Life and Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself. His latest work, The Zen of Therapy: Uncovering a Hidden Kindness in Life, was published in 2022 by Penguin Press. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University. He has been a student of vipassana meditation since 1974.

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SD Fulton

Feb 9, 2026

Wonderful the first time through, better yet gets more powerful each time I return to it.

Cash Ramone

Feb 6, 2026

Landed with perfect timing 🙏

Holger

Feb 3, 2026

I love this thought. It takes pressure away without disconnecting from what is important to us. I listen it every morning these days!

Muna

Feb 1, 2026

Beautiful

Stewart Brown

Jan 16, 2026

Excellent and practical guidance, beautifully delivered. Thank you 🙏

Terry

Jan 15, 2026

Want to listen to over and over again wonderful

Christopher

Jan 15, 2026

One of the biggest takeaways for me was how practicing patience isn't just waiting nicely, it's genuinely being kind to your mind, body, and soul all at once. Every time I come back to these lessons I feel calmer, clearer and more at peace. Thank you for the gentle reminder that slowing down is one of the kindest things we can do for ourselves.

Wendy

Jan 14, 2026

Very good. Simple but powerful. Thank you.

Lynn-Marie

Jan 14, 2026

So many pearls shared here. I will be reflecting on this for a while

Tatyana S

Jan 13, 2026

Very helpful meditation .Much love and gratitude for sharing it today on IT intention setting challenge❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

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