Lovingkindness
the revolutionary art of happiness
Unknown
208 pages | ~6 hrs
Buddhism
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the revolutionary art of happiness
By Unknown
In our deepest moments, we yearn for authentic connection—both with ourselves and those around us. Yet fear often stands between us and the intimacy we crave, leaving us feeling isolated and restless. This spiritual guide reveals how these very feelings of disconnection can become the catalyst for profound transformation.
Drawing from the Buddhist practice of lovingkindness, this book offers a pathway to discovering the luminous heart that exists within each person. The ancient practice of metta provides revolutionary tools for creating genuine happiness and developing authentic compassion that extends beyond ourselves to embrace others.
Through accessible Buddhist teachings, timeless wisdom stories, and carefully crafted guided meditations, readers learn to cultivate four essential qualities that Buddhism calls the "heavenly abodes": love, compassion, joy, and equanimity. The author weaves together decades of personal practice and teaching experience to make these transformative concepts both practical and achievable.
Rather than promising quick fixes, this work presents a sustainable spiritual path that addresses our fundamental human longing for connection. The Buddha described this journey as "the liberation of the heart, which is love"—a freedom that emerges not from avoiding our fears of intimacy, but from moving through them with courage and wisdom.
For anyone seeking to deepen their capacity for love while finding greater peace within themselves, this book provides both inspiration and practical guidance for the journey ahead.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Practice loving-kindness
- ✓ Learn practical meditation techniques
- ✓ Explore Buddhist life
- ✓ Understand Buddhist philosophy and practice
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Discover principles of success
- ✓ Find lasting motivation and inspiration
- ✓ Explore Buddhist doctrine
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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
