|
We
all long for someone who can offer us unconditional love and support. But
what if that person is us?
It's
always exciting when a book you've written is published, but I'm
especially excited about this one, because it's a topic that's dear to my
heart. For many years now I've been teaching the art of practicing
self-compassion — learning to support and encourage yourself in the face
of challenges.
Over
and over again I've heard from meditation students who have found the
techniques of mindful self-compassion I teach vital in freeing themselves
from habits of self-criticism and self-hatred, and from the suffering
they cause. And having these teachings in book form brings them to a
whole new audience.
Renowned
teachers Tara Brach, Rick Hanson, and Sharon Salzberg all have great things
to say about "This Difficult Thing of Being Human."
Tara
Brach, author of Radical Acceptance
“Bodhipaksa
gently reminds us that compassion for others begins with compassion for
ourselves. This book is a wise guide to five key skills that bring
mindful self-compassion to our own suffering and allow us to move through
the world with our hearts wide open.”
Rick
Hanson, author of Buddha’s Brain
“Bodhipaksa
embodies an unusual combination of penetrating wisdom, simplicity and
modesty, heartfelt good humor, deep contemplative training, grounding in
science, and direct clear expression. A wonderful friend and teacher for
the path.”
Sharon
Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real
Happiness
“Suffering
is inherent to being human. Bodhipaksa contends that mindfulness
meditation and lovingkindness or compassion meditation are powerful
vehicles for meeting this challenge. He makes a compelling case with a
clear presentation of these traditional meditation practices and
scientific studies that show how these benefit us. Kudos!”
There's
someone in everyone's life who needs to learn how to be compassionate to
themselves. Maybe that person is you?
Click
on the link below to learn more about the book, and to find links to
popular online booksellers.
Love,
Bodhipaksa
|
