Shambhala Classics: Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness (Paperback)

from kukulaj

This is a delightful book on the four immeasurables, or the four Brahma-viharas: love, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Salzberg does an excellent job of distinguishing each of these from it's near enemies, e.g. love versus attachment. Salzberg also shows how the cultivation and expression of the...

from kimolver

I surprised myself once when I took part in a values clarification exercise. I always thought honesty was my number one value. I believe very strongly in honesty and integrity but what I realized after completing this values activity was that if push came to shove, I would choose kindness over ho...

from Velmeran

Sharon has a great deal of helpful information included in this text. I highly recommend it. So why not give it more stars? Maybe it just needs some time to sink in and be digested. I will be reading this again.

from IonaS

Sharon Salzberg has practiced Buddhist meditation for many years, so the book provides much information about Buddhism. Though reading the book requires focus and concentration, I found it to be enlightening and inspiring. It also absolutely exudes lovingkindness, which is a main factor attractin...

from IonaS

Sharon Salzberg has practiced Buddhist meditation for many years, so the book provides much information about Buddhism. Though reading the book requires focus and concentration, I found it to be enlightening and inspiring. It also absolutely exudes lovingkindness, which is a main factor attractin...