Choosing Compassion: How to Be of Benefit in a World That Needs Our Love

by Anam Thubten

Overview

Beloved Tibetan Buddhist teacher Anam Thubten shares how, by cultivating our practice of compassion, we can open our hearts and benefit the world.

We see so much pain and injustice in the world—how can we make a positive difference? Beloved teacher Anam Thubten invites us to deepen our compassion. Through practices that open our hearts and expand our awareness of connectedness with the world, we will be able to act with courage for the benefit of all.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781611807271
Publisher:	Shambhala
Publication date:	08/06/2019
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Anam Thubten grew up in Tibet and at an early age began to practice in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the founder and spiritual advisor of the Dharmata Foundation, and he teaches widely in the United States and internationally. He is the author of No Self, No Problem; The Magic of Awareness; and Embracing Each Moment.

Table of Contents

Preface vii

1 Circle of Love 1

2 Stop, Pause, and Open Your Heart 9

3 One Family 15

4 The One You Feed 21

5 Widen the Circle of Love and Compassion 29

6 Be the Lamp 37

7 Walking in Beauty 45

8 Humility, Surrender, and Devotion 53

9 A Simple Mantra 61

10 Going beyond Self-image 69

11 Invoking Peace 79

12 Thank You to Life 89

13 Our Heart Already Knows 97

14 Countless Blessings 111

15 The Ultimate Awakening 121

About the Author 133

Editorial Reviews

Choosing Compassion has a simplicity, clarity, and depth that speaks directly to the purity of our heart. Anam Thubten’s teachings inspire us to embody loving presence in our daily life and serve the healing of our world.”—Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge
 
“Loving-kindness and compassion are core for both spiritual and secular life. Anam Thubten Rinpoche’s book is a clear, simple, wise, and practical recipe for how to develop bodhicitta in our everyday life. For those who are seeking true happiness, don’t miss this book.”—Dza Kilung Rinpoche, author of The Relaxed Mind

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