Susan Piver

Susan Piver is the New York Times best-selling author of 11 books including Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation, The Four Noble Truths of Love, and The Buddhist Enneagram. Susan has been a practicing Buddhist since 1993 and graduated from a Buddhist seminary in 2004. She is an internationally acclaimed meditation teacher known for her ability to translate ancient practices into modern life. In 2013, she launched the Open Heart Project, a virtual mindfulness community with more than 20,000 members.

Upcoming Programs by Susan Piver

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The Open Heart Path: A Deep Meditation Retreat with Susan Piver

Also Susan Piver, Maho Kawachi and Michele Sapanaro

August 25–September 1, 2025

Program Description: Please join New York Times best selling author and Buddhist teacher Susan Piver for a week of meditation practice within a supportive community. This program brings together three important components of the spiritual journey: connecting with your own wakefulness through the practice of shamatha-vipashyana meditation; spending time reflecting on the nature of your […]