open-hearted life, An
transformative methods for compassionate living from a clinical …
Russell L. Kolts
322 pages | ~9 hrs
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transformative methods for compassionate living from a clinical psychologist and a Buddhist nun
By Russell L. Kolts
In a world that often feels divided and harsh, the possibility of living with genuine compassion offers a profound path forward. This thoughtful guide bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary psychology to show readers how to cultivate an authentically compassionate way of being.
Drawing from both traditional Buddhist teachings and modern Compassion-Focused Therapy, this book presents a unique collaboration between a skilled psychotherapist and a Tibetan Buddhist nun. Their combined perspectives reveal how spiritual practices and psychological insights naturally support each other in developing our capacity for caring.
Rather than offering abstract theories about compassion, this practical resource provides concrete methods for integrating this transformative quality into daily life. Through sixty-four concise chapters, readers discover how to apply compassionate principles across various situations and relationships. Each chapter concludes with specific reflections and exercises designed to help translate understanding into lived experience.
The authors demonstrate that compassion is not merely a lofty ideal but a learnable skill that can reshape how we relate to ourselves and others. By combining the depth of Buddhist contemplative tradition with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, they offer readers accessible tools for creating meaningful change.
For those seeking to move beyond intellectual understanding toward embodied practice, this guide provides a clear roadmap for developing the open-hearted presence that enriches both personal well-being and our connections with the world around us.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Caring
- ✓ Explore Psychotherapy, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Psychotherapy
- ✓ Understand Buddhist philosophy and practice
- ✓ Explore Spiritual life, buddhism
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Develop deep compassion
- ✓ Explore Spiritual life
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Details
- Published
- 2015
- Publisher
- Shambhala
- ISBN-13
- 9781611802115
- ISBN-10
- 1611802113
- Pages
- 322
- Language
- EN
