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Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2011, c2010
Physical Desc
222 p. ; 20 cm.
Description
Taking as her starting point the teachings of the great world religions, Karen Armstrong demonstrates in twelve practical steps how we can bring compassion to the forefront of our lives. Armstrong argues that compassion is inseparable from humanity, and by transcending the limitations of selfishness on a daily basis we will not only make a difference in the world but also lead happier, more fulfilled, lives.
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Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
xiii, 200 p. ; 19 cm.
Description
"The life affirming book that helps us discover how to making 'helping' a lifetime activity The world's religions affirm it to be so and recent research across a number of disciplines tell us that 'Helping others not only benefits those we assist but is good for us as well.' The recent and astonishingly generous outpouring of help and donations in response to the earthquake in Haiti is a clear demonstration of this phenomenon, but what if we could...
Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
256 pages cm
Description
"When mindfulness is oversimplified, it loses its radical transformational power. This book clarifies the subtleties. Mindfulness is more than just paying attention. HOW you pay attention -with kindness-is where the magic is. Many people have trouble withmindfulness because they're beating themselves up with self-criticism and judgment. If you practice mindfulness without kindness, you limit your capacity to change. Kindness changes everything. This...
Author
Publisher
Guilford Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
206 pages cm
Description
"Are you kinder to others than you are to yourself? More than a thousand research studies show the benefits of being a supportive friend to yourself, especially in times of need. This science-based workbook offers a step-by-step approach to breaking free of harsh self-judgments and impossible standards in order to cultivate emotional well-being. In a convenient large-size format, the book is based on the authors' groundbreaking eight-week Mindful...
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Pub. Date
2020.
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"A woman describes a series of encounters she has with various people in the ordinary course of her life: an ex she runs into by chance at a public forum, an Airbnb owner unsure how to interact with her guests, a stranger who seeks help comforting his elderly mother, a friend of her youth now hospitalized with terminal cancer. In each of these people the woman finds a common need: the urge to talk about themselves and to have an audience to their...
Publisher
First Look Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2004, c2002
Physical Desc
1 DVD (91 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
After a terrible car accident involving his family, 12-year-old Mark is sent to live with his strict aunt Fiona on a beautiful and remote island. Isolated from most of the world, Fiona and a park ranger are the only humans on the island which is home to a herd of wild horses. Mark must follow the rules, including the fact he is forbidden to touch the horses. But when the mother of a young colt is killed, Mark breaks the rules and begins to feed and...
Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
vii, 301 pages ; 21 cm
Description
"A heart centered life is a reflective life, and when we live more reflectively, we operate less reactively. With her signature relatability, Danielle LaPorte turns self-help right side out. "Don't try to life hack your way through fear--that only createsmore fear." And stop suppressing your ego: "It will put up a fight, but the ego just wants to be loved--integrated, not segregated." The bestselling author explains why self-acceptance is counterculture,...
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"The inner critic is the voice inside our heads reminding us that we are never “good enough.” It?s behind the insidious thoughts that can make us second-guess our every action and doubt our own value. The inner critic might feel overpowering, but it can be managed effectively. Meditation teacher and therapist Mark Coleman helps readers understand and free themselves from the inner critic using the tools of mindfulness and compassion. Each chapter...
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
2002.
Physical Desc
xii, 193 pages ; 23 cm
Description
"Drawing on simple Buddhist teachings, wisdom stories from various traditions, guided meditation practices, and her own experiences, the author shows how each of us can cultivate love, compassion, joy, and equanimity -- the four "heavenly abodes" of traditional Buddhism"--P. [4] of cover
15) I see you
Author
Publisher
Magination Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Description
"A wordless picture book that depicts a homeless woman who is not seen by all the life around her, except by a little boy. Ultimately, in a gesture of compassion, this boy approaches this woman, in an exchange where he sees her and she experiences being seen"--
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
256 pages 23 cm.
Description
"Heart Medicine helps readers identify, understand, and ultimately find freedom from the painful recurring patterns in our lives through practices of self-compassion, mindfulness, embodied imagination, and turning towards the sacred"--
Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
120 pages ; 19 cm
Description
Acknowledging the many struggles and dangers we face globally, His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers a hopeful way forward in our troubled times. A Call to Revolution is about transformation: reshaping our institutions, our attitudes toward the natural world, and the way we treat one another. His Holiness centers his argument on the concept of a "Revolution of Compassion." "Compassion is the basis of everything," he reminds us. "When I call on you to...
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"Trusting the Gold is a beautiful gem of a gift book featuring stories, teachings, and reflection prompts for readers, along with approximately 30 gorgeous illustrations by Vicky Alvarez. The book is divided into three themes--wisdom, compassion, and freedom (awareness) and is meant to serve as a balm for readers, reminding us that even when we seem to have lost sight of the gold in ourselves, the light of our true nature cannot be dimmed, tarnished,...
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"Writing with great warmth and clarity, Tara Brach brings her teachings alive through personal stories and case histories, fresh interpretations of Buddhist tales, and guided meditations. Step by step, she leads us to trust our innate goodness, showing how we can develop the balance of clear-sightedness and compassion that is the essence of Radical Acceptance. Radical Acceptance does not mean self-indulgence or passivity. Instead it empowers genuine...
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
xiv, 255 p. ; 22 cm.
Description
A discussion of how the Dalai Lama draws on his personal compassion to connect with others shares insight into his human frustrations and joyful approach to the world, and describes his peace-promoting encounters with people ranging from a sick child to world leaders.
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