A Little Book of Love: Heart Advice on Bringing Happiness to Ourselves and Our World
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (800 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1590309006 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The son of a Methodist minister, he graduated from Duke University with a BA in music. . Moh Hardin is an acharya, or senior teacher, in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and teaches Buddhism and meditation frequently in Canada and the United States
We may feel great love for our partners, our children, and our friends, but how do we put that love into action so that others are nurtured by it? And what about loving ourselves? How can we develop greater self-acceptance and self-compassion? Meditation teacher Moh Hardin offers key insights and practices from the Buddhist tradition for deepening our relationships and finding true fulfillment in our lives. Topics include: • Simple Buddhist practices for awakening the heart • How and why to become your own best friend • Finding freedom from destructive patterns in relationships • Listening and speaking with love • Loving and letting go Hardin ultimately introduces the inspiring idea of becoming a "bodhisattva warrior," a person who commits to living open-heartedly and working to ease the suffering of the world. This book offers practical advice on how to cultivate love, how to deepen it, and how to let it flower in our lives. In the
I found this little book big in wisdom and deeply encouraging.”—David Richo, author of How to Be an Adult in Relationships“Combined with brief but practical exercises for meditation and actualization, Mr. This path, as directed in this little book, may generate more happiness beginning with the reader and then circling outward.”—New York Journal of Books“This is a delightful book based on Buddhist teachings about using love and the power of love to create happiness in our lives. He is able to discuss complex topics using simple words and ideas. Love is a way of being present and awake in the world together.’ A wonderful book for a gift, or for the bedside table.”&mdash
Lots of good here, overall A reader This is a warm and lovely book, slim and pocket-sized. The author, a longtimeBuddhist meditation instructor, discusses basic Buddhist concepts in a friendly and accessible way. I was particularly impressed by the various exercises he presents - I found that they cast a warm glow, surprisingly long-lasting, over the day.I must admit that on first reading, I was a little perplexed by some of the definitions the author presents:: for example, patience ha. "A Different Path to Happiness" according to Opa Wayne. .Moe Hardin sees a path to universal happiness and asks us to join him on the journey.If, as Hardin claims, love is a journey outward that begins with me, I should get started.The focus of this book is clearly grounded in psychology and spirituality. Hardin refers to the path many take of seeking happiness in materialism - in possessions and wealth. He convinces me that such a path tends not to bring happiness. Instead, as I gather more wealth, I keep. "A sweet, simple view of Buddhism for the everyday reader" according to Book Addict. For anyone who is well-read in the subject of Buddhism, this will be a short, readable reminder of the basic tennents. For the person new to Buddhism, it is a good introduction, very readable.The basic outline is:Part 1: Starting at Home1. Beign your own best friend2. Loving your parentA sweet, simple view of Buddhism for the everyday reader For anyone who is well-read in the subject of Buddhism, this will be a short, readable reminder of the basic tennents. For the person new to Buddhism, it is a good introduction, very readable.The basic outline is:Part 1: Starting at Home1. Beign your own best friend2. Loving your parent3. Loving your childPart 2: Thinking Bigger1. The power of a wish2. True bravery3. Love and loyaltyThis is the kind of book to keep on your bedside table as a gentle re. . Loving your childPart 2: Thinking Bigger1. The power of a wish2. True braveryA sweet, simple view of Buddhism for the everyday reader For anyone who is well-read in the subject of Buddhism, this will be a short, readable reminder of the basic tennents. For the person new to Buddhism, it is a good introduction, very readable.The basic outline is:Part 1: Starting at Home1. Beign your own best friend2. Loving your parent3. Loving your childPart 2: Thinking Bigger1. The power of a wish2. True bravery3. Love and loyaltyThis is the kind of book to keep on your bedside table as a gentle re. . Love and loyaltyThis is the kind of book to keep on your bedside table as a gentle re