Hi, I’m
Susan Piver
Buddhist teacher, New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Open Heart Project, a community of support for living an awakened life.
Let’s get to know each other!
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NEW BOOK!
INEXPLICABLE JOY
On the Heart Sutra
“In Inexplicable Joy, we are invited into an intimate relationship with The Heart Sutra—one of the most mysterious, deep and powerful spiritual texts in human history. Drawing on her decades-long love relationship with this scripture, Susan Piver points to ultimate truth with a wonderful freshness and vitality.”
Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance
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Let’s Practice Together
Join an International Community of Goodness
The Open Heart Project Sangha
Your meditation center in the cloud
Meditation Retreat
in Colorado
AUGUST 10–18, 2026
Join Buddhist teachers Michael Carroll and
Susan Piver for a week-long retreat
at Drala Mountain Center.
We will explore how to embody the six paramitas in meaningful action and access resilient joy through mindfulness-awareness meditation.
New Edition
Now Available
THE BUDDHIST ENNEAGRAM
A fresh new look
at ancient wisdom
Buddhist wisdom meets the enneagram to offer spiritual guidance tailored to your unique personality.
This integrated framework, from NYT best-selling author Susan Piver, will help you become your best self, deepen your relationships, and embrace authentic connection.
Available through Shambhala Publications.
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