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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.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"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...
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,...
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
2018
Physical Desc
xi, 105 pages ; 19 cm
Description
"This is a call to a revolution of heart. In Tibetan Buddhism, it is taught that one of the most essential qualities of enlightenment is tsewa, a form of warm energy and openness of heart. It is the warmth we express and receive through empathy with others, especially those closest to us. In this compact gem of a book, Dzigar Kongtrul opens the door to this life-changing energy and shows us how to transform our attitude toward ourselves and those...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Description
As Lola helps her mother at the family's hotel, she learns about compassion, social injustice, and how one voice can lead to change. Includes author's note on Dolores Huerta, a labor organizer who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association.
Author
Publisher
Flatiron Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
[xix, 280] pages ; 25 cm
Description
"Halifax has identified five psychological territories she calls Edge States-altruism, empathy, integrity, respect, and engagement-that epitomize strength of character. Yet each of these states can also be the cause of personal and social suffering. In this way, these five psychological experiences form edges, and it is only when we stand at these edges that we become open to the full range of our human experience and discover who we really are."--Amazon.com....
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"Attention deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) and self-compassion experts Mark Bertin and Karen Bluth bring teens powerful skills for overcoming self-criticism and building the executive functioning skills they need to become more confident, resilient, and independent. The book includes mindfulness tools to help teens accept the limitations of ADHD, and self-compassion strategies to help them stop beating themselves up and comparing themselves to their...
Publisher
Oscilloscope Pictures
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
4 DVDs (ca. 835 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Each year, His Holiness the Dalai Lama travels the world, offering teachings and public talks to individuals from many different faiths and backgrounds. In 2010, His Holiness traveled to New York City to teach 'A Commentary on Bodhicitta' by Nagarjuna and 'A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life' by Shantideva. In his talk, His Holiness discusses ways in which one can achieve the realization of selflessness and ultimately achieve inner peace, which...
13) The self-compassionate teen: mindfulness & compassion skills to conquer your critical inner voice
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Formats
Description
"Teens can be extremely self-critical, and are often nicer to others than they are to themselves. In The Self-Compassionate Teen, psychologist Karen Bluth offers powerful, everyday self-compassion and mindfulness tools to help teen readers overcome self-judgment, stop comparing themselves to others, and cultivate the courage to be themselves"--
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 25 cm
Description
A child rescues a young crow that has fallen out of his nest during a storm, then tries to prove to Sis that Crowbar is a very smart bird.
Author
Publisher
Regan Arts
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
xiv, 274 pages ; 24 cm
Description
A profound story of survival, resilience, humanity and friendship describes how an Iranian child-soldier, during the 1982 bloody war between Iraq and Iran, rescued a young Iraqi soldier, committing an extraordinary act of bravery and kindness that changes the course of both their lives, and how their paths unexpectedly crossed once again 20 years later.
16) Lunch every day
Author
Publisher
KO Kids Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm
Description
"Based on the true story of a boy named Jimmy who takes another kid's lunch at school every day. But through the power of kindness he is transformed into a compassionate human being."--Publisher
17) Pass it on
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
Illustrations and rhythmic text encourage the reader to relish and pass along smiles, chuckles, and joy.
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