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Throughout our lives we long to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others. Our fear of intimacy—both with others and with ourselves—creates feelings of pain and longing. But these feelings can also awaken in us the desire for freedom and the willingness to take up the spiritual path.
In this inspiring book, Sharon Salzberg, one of Americ...more
In this inspiring book, Sharon Salzberg, one of Americ...more
Published December 28th 2004 by Shambhala (first published January 1st 1995)
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Jul 30, 2010Kim Olver rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
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 honesty every time. The highest value by which I live my life is kindness. That is not to say, I'm right and if you would choose honesty or any other value that you would be wrong. It's simply to say that...more
I can appreciate why this book has become a classic in its circles. Although it purports to be about metta (translated from the Pali as 'lovingkindness'), both what it is and how to cultivate it, it addresses much more than that, since metta can be seen as an entry point for just about every quality and practice that the Buddha suggested we nurture in order to live happily. Irrespective of your spiritual or philosophical bent, Salzberg makes it clear that starting simply by becoming aware of the...more
Jan 25, 2009Cheryl rated it liked it
“Throughout our lives we long to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others. Our fear of intimacy- both with others and with ourselves-creates feelings of pain and longing…The Buddha described the nature of such a spiritual path as ‘the liberation of the heart, which is love.’
Drawing on simple Buddhist teachings, wisdom stories from various traditions, guided meditation practices…the author shows how each of us can cultivate love, compassion, joy, and equanimi...more
Jun 21, 2017Saleh MoonWalker rated it liked it · review of another editionDrawing on simple Buddhist teachings, wisdom stories from various traditions, guided meditation practices…the author shows how each of us can cultivate love, compassion, joy, and equanimi...more
Shelves: fiction, non-fiction, philosophy, psychology, self-help
از کتاب های خوبی که راجع به بودیسم در زمینه مهربانی هستش. نثرش ساده س و خیلی سریع خوندنش به پایان میرسه و مثل آثار خوب در این زمینه، بعد از خوندنش حس خوبی رو بهتون میده. یاد میده که چجوری شاد و مهربان باشین.
The Dalai Lama has said: 'My religion is kindness.' If we all adopted such a stance and embodied it in thought and action, inner and outer peace would be immediate, for in reality they are never not present, only obscured, waiting to be dis-covered. This is the work and the power of lovingkin...more
The Dalai Lama has said: 'My religion is kindness.' If we all adopted such a stance and embodied it in thought and action, inner and outer peace would be immediate, for in reality they are never not present, only obscured, waiting to be dis-covered. This is the work and the power of lovingkin...more
Oct 22, 2016Mike rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This may be the first book on meditation that serves two very simple purposes in a highly organized fashion: (1) the user's manual, meaning it is very easy to return to it as a reference point for anything you may need; and (2) a coherent argument supporting the wisdom of mudita, metta, the Dharma, etc. Among the other purposes it fulfills are a quick overview of the brahma-viharas, an efficient balancing of Buddhist stories as well as modern examples from Salzberg's personal life, an accepting...more
Jul 04, 2014Erin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Salzberg is a queen in the meditation field, and although I own a few of her books, this is the first one I actually read. I was inspired after doing a 4-week meditation series with my yoga teacher who talked about lovingkindness, and I thought--hey, I have a book on that at home! I've started using a pencil to underline and notate my spirituality books--there's too much good stuff I'll miss otherwise. This book got LOTS of underlining...so many beautiful concepts about the need to let go of our...more
Jan 13, 2016David A. Guinee rated it really liked it
As a relatively inexperienced meditator, I have found this to be a helpful guidebook and will refer to it for exercises. Since this is Buddhism filtered through a Western lens, I sometimes feel like I'm being sort of person who says, 'I love the blues. I listen to Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt.'
This is a classic and a must read for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in the mindfulness genre.
Jul 29, 2014Philippe Desaulniers rated it really liked it
Inspiring reading. It has provided me with answers on the questions I had on the practice of metta. My meditation background is mainly on the vipassana technique as taught by S.N. Goenka, which only gives a little place to metta, and had let me a bit confused on the subject. It was interesting to see how the two approaches seem to take paths in opposite directions (different starting points, and different sequence of progress) to get to the same goal.
As another reviewer pointed out, the chapter...more
As another reviewer pointed out, the chapter...more
Mar 04, 2015kat rated it liked it · review of another edition
This was a good exercise in bearing witness to my own judging mind and my uneasy relationship to the more spiritual aspects of meditation.
I originally started it before reading Full Catastrophe Living, put it down about 1/3 way through for a few months, and then came back to it as I wrap up my 8-week mindfulness workshop.
Whether or not it's a good fit for me, I do think it's interesting to at least have some exposure to the lovingkindness practice while I continue to experiment with making mindf...more
I originally started it before reading Full Catastrophe Living, put it down about 1/3 way through for a few months, and then came back to it as I wrap up my 8-week mindfulness workshop.
Whether or not it's a good fit for me, I do think it's interesting to at least have some exposure to the lovingkindness practice while I continue to experiment with making mindf...more
This one is alternately encouraging and overwhelming, with odd exotic anecdotes. It's all about trying to be a kinder, better person - always a bit of a squirm inducing subject, but definitely worth reading about. I've been meditating regularly for a couple of months now and am hoping to wear some happier ruts in my brain. (August 12, 2006)
Jul 14, 2012Scott rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This is in the 'Insight Meditation' tradition of Buddhism, and is basically about compassion as a path to more happiness in your life. If you read much of this type of thing, you're going to have a lot of 'well, this sounds familiar' moments, and there's nothing wrong with that - they're all going to be dealing with a lot of the same basic teachings. Still, there should be something that's distinctly the author's contribution - personal experiences, stories, personal insights and so on. So I'd g...more
This was a wonderful book the foundation of happiness for all of us. Sharon Salzberg has a true gift for putting into words and examples the teachings of the Buddhist path so that it is clear on how they do truly apply to everyday life. I particularly used this book to help me work through a situation where I was so hurt, angry and betrayed by a family member that I couldn't find the place in my heart to feel love. I knew it was there, but I just couldn't access it. Truly, if every human being o...more
May 07, 2012Dharmamitra Jeff Stefani rated it it was amazing
Given to me By a fellow Mitra, Pat, from Missoula. This book was so essential in my Dhyanic breakthroughs, via, the Metta Bhavana. I give it a full 5-STARS (I admit, i am a bit liberal with the stars, i always 'round-up', from 4 1/2 to 5. But truthfully, If the book is a 3, I will Just stop, Not finish it, and find a 5-STAR book. My time and my Intentions, are valuable. My full mindfulness is Priceless. Only 4 and 5 star books are worthy of my mindfulness! Arrogance? You might think so. I think...more
Mar 01, 2009Sirpa Grierson rated it really liked it
A profound, yet simple book on practicing 'metta,' or lovingkindness by Sharon Salzberg, the founder of Insight Meditation Society. We can all benefit from the four ideas of lovingkindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, whether or not we choose to meditate. All people deserve our compassionate attention and perhaps those who seem as the least likely candidates, need it the most. The beauty of metta is that as we learn to see ourselves with clarity, we will then move from this cent...more
Jan 03, 2011Satia rated it it was amazing Shelves: 2011, buddhism, meditation, non-fiction, permanent-library, self-help, spirituality
My mother and I are reading this book along with my step-sister. It's sort of a family affair, if you will. I loved this book and plan on rereading it immediately as part of my daily practice. For more:
http://satiasreviews.blogspot.com/201...
PS: I'll also be rereading Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life.
http://satiasreviews.blogspot.com/201...
PS: I'll also be rereading Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life.
I love this book. Picked up at a used bookstore at a difficult time in my life and it gave me so much peace and a more positive outlook - it's one of the few books I would call life changing, and I reread it a while ago (a rare distinction usually reserved for my favorite novels!) I can't wait to read her other books!
Jan 29, 2017♥ Ibrahim ♥ rated it it was ok
Long-winded and vaguely mystical it made my head spin!
Some good moments... but this book took me forever to get through. It was a little too out there (even for me) I would read it before bed to help me fall asleep. Ha!
May 22, 2010Maureen rated it it was amazing
This book is doing more to spread well-being than the many I'v read thus far. Practicing and teaching metta - lovingkindness - is being of incredibly great benefit. Thank you, Sharon Salzberg!
May 06, 2019Becky rated it liked it · review of another edition
really good! a bit 'colorblind', but overall quite good, particularly the sections on the heavenly abodes.
Mar 16, 2018Kevin Orth rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Wonderful read for anyone with a sincere interest in Buddhist studies.
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 attracting me to a book, though I was not previously familiar with the term.
Lovingkindness is a translation of the Pali word “metta”, which is the first of the brahma-viharas, or the “heavenly abodes”. The others...more
Feb 07, 2015Dolly marked it as dnf-or-set-aside-for-now · review of another editionLovingkindness is a translation of the Pali word “metta”, which is the first of the brahma-viharas, or the “heavenly abodes”. The others...more
Recommends it for: people who want to learn more about Buddhism
Shelves: nonfiction, religion-philosophy, kindness
interesting quotes:
'This is what should be done
By those who are skilled in goodness,
And who know the path of peace:
Let them be able and upright,
Straightforward and gentle in speech.
Humble and not conceited,
Contented and easily satisfied.
Unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways.
Peaceful and calm, and wise and skillful,
Not proud and demanding in nature.
Let them not do the slightest thing
That the wise would later reprove.
Wishing: in gladness and in safety,
May all beings be at ease.
Whatever l...more
I have read many of Sharon Salzberg's books, and must admit to being a bit disappointed in the later ones. These tend to be more formulaic and self-helpy rather than focusing on the dharma and its application to our daily lives. But this is an earlier book (published in 1995) and cleaves much more closely to Buddhist orthodoxy and a true and philosophical exploration of the implications of those teachings for how we get through life.
Not that I don't understand why she would have made the choice...more
Not that I don't understand why she would have made the choice...more
Jan 10, 2017Stephanie Thoma rated it really liked it
The premise of the book is simple: to accept what comes into our lives, let go of what leaves, and to lead with kindness. Sounds simple enough, right? Salzberg breaks it down into abstract, but digestible chunks.
Some thoughts to contemplate:
- We may feel isolated by the way we relate to relationships or objects we accumulate- in a 'having' state
- 'Desire brings fear because we look to an unstable world to bring us stable happiness.'
- Compassion, unlike anger, fear or grief, doesn't drain us, bu...more
Feb 02, 2017Irene Grumman rated it Some thoughts to contemplate:
- We may feel isolated by the way we relate to relationships or objects we accumulate- in a 'having' state
- 'Desire brings fear because we look to an unstable world to bring us stable happiness.'
- Compassion, unlike anger, fear or grief, doesn't drain us, bu...more
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it was amazing Shelves: grief-meaning-of-life, compassion, healing, non-fiction, spiritual-development
This thoughtful book stays with me. Reading a few pages often inspires me and changes my mood.
The author's meditative Buddhist practice informs her writing.
'We can travel a long way and do many different things, but our deepest happiness is not born from accumulating new experiences. It is born of letting go of what is unnecessary, and knowing ourselves to be always at home. True happiness may not be at all far away, but it requires a radical change of view as to where to find it.'
'The impedimen...more
The author's meditative Buddhist practice informs her writing.
'We can travel a long way and do many different things, but our deepest happiness is not born from accumulating new experiences. It is born of letting go of what is unnecessary, and knowing ourselves to be always at home. True happiness may not be at all far away, but it requires a radical change of view as to where to find it.'
'The impedimen...more
Jan 19, 2012Matthew Hunter rated it it was amazing
Sharon Salzberg is a gem! In my experience, lovingkindness meditation, or metta, is an essential life practice for peacebuilders. Loving self, friends, acquaintances, enemies - all are difficult. Thankfully, Salzberg provides very clear explanations for how one can move toward a life marked by greater love and compassion.
For Christians and other faith practitioners, metta offers a practical application of the Golden Rule and Jesus' radical teachings on loving enemies. Instead of jumping straight...more
For Christians and other faith practitioners, metta offers a practical application of the Golden Rule and Jesus' radical teachings on loving enemies. Instead of jumping straight...more
May 03, 2014Marina Quattrocchi rated it really liked it
Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness was one of those books I had known about for years but just never got around to reading. In holistic education circles this book was a classic and people held the author Sharon Salzberg in high regard. Once I started the book I understood why. There are few books that actually teach the reader how to have compassion and kindness towards ourselves. Salzberg does this in a simple, but beautiful way. I love her meditation, May I be free from danger...more
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One of America’s leading spiritual teachers and authors, Sharon Salzberg is cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Barre, Massachusetts. She has played a crucial role in bringing Asian meditation practices to the West. The ancient Buddhist practices of vipassana (mindfulness) and metta (lovingkindness) are the foundations of her work.
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“Sometimes we think that to develop an open heart, to be truly loving and compassionate, means that we need to be passive, to allow others to abuse us, to smile and let anyone do what they want with us. Yet this is not what is meant by compassion. Quite the contrary. Compassion is not at all weak. It is the strength that arises out of seeing the true nature of suffering in the world. Compassion allows us to bear witness to that suffering, whether it is in ourselves or others, without fear; it allows us to name injustice without hesitation, and to act strongly, with all the skill at our disposal. To develop this mind state of compassion...is to learn to live, as the Buddha put it, with sympathy for all living beings, without exception.” — 102 likes
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