Lovingkindness
the revolutionary art of happiness
Sharon Salzberg
208 pages | ~6 hrs
Buddhism
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the revolutionary art of happiness
By Sharon Salzberg
Deep within each of us lies a capacity for profound love and connection, yet many of us struggle with barriers that keep us from experiencing this inner radiance. When we feel disconnected from ourselves and others, these very feelings of isolation can become the catalyst for spiritual awakening and transformation.
This gentle yet powerful guide introduces readers to the Buddhist practice of lovingkindness, known as metta, as a pathway to discovering the joyful heart that exists within everyone. Rather than simply offering abstract concepts, this approach provides practical tools for cultivating genuine happiness and authentic compassion in daily life.
Drawing from decades of teaching experience and personal practice, the author weaves together accessible Buddhist wisdom, meaningful stories from diverse spiritual traditions, and guided meditation exercises. These elements combine to illuminate how anyone can develop the four foundational qualities that Buddhism calls the "heavenly abodes": love, compassion, joy, and equanimity.
The practice described here offers something truly revolutionary—the ability to transform our relationship with ourselves and others from the inside out. By learning to extend kindness first to ourselves, we naturally develop the capacity to offer genuine care and understanding to those around us.
For readers seeking to move beyond fear and isolation toward deeper connection and inner peace, this book provides both inspiration and practical guidance for embarking on what the Buddha called "the liberation of the heart, which is love."
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Develop deep compassion
- ✓ Explore Buddhist life
- ✓ Discover principles of success
- ✓ Find lasting motivation and inspiration
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Caring
- ✓ Understand Buddhist philosophy and practice
- ✓ Explore Compassion
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Details
- Published
- 1995
- Publisher
- Shambhala
- ISBN-13
- 157062903X
- ISBN-10
- 157062903X
- Pages
- 208
- Language
- ENG
- Dewey Decimal
- 294.3/4435
- LC Classification
- BQ5612.S25 2002
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