Lovingkindness

The Revolutionary Art of Happiness

By: Sharon Salzberg

Narrated by: Sharon Salzberg

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.

The practice of lovingkindness is revolutionary because it has the power to radically change our lives, helping us cultivate true happiness in ourselves and genuine compassion for others. The Buddha described the nature of such a spiritual path as “the liberation of the heart, which is love.” The author draws on simple Buddhist teachings, wisdom stories from various traditions, guided meditation practices, and her own experience from over thirty years of practice and teaching to illustrate how each one of us can cultivate love, compassion, joy, and equanimity—the four “heavenly abodes” of traditional Buddhism.

©1995 & 2020 Sharon Salzberg (P)2024 Shambhala Publications

fabulous real life instruction

I gleaned so much valuable knowledge and practice from Sharon Salzburg's book. I will listen to it a 2nd time taking notes and making Lovingkindness my daily practice. The addendum brought it all together for me with joy and gratitude that yes, this is my life practice. Thank you Sharon.

Basic Facts

Found it very confirming. I enjoyed hearing basically what I already know. I need to remind myself constantly

I have questions

I have questions I didn’t have before and that’s a great place to start for me.

Great introduction and call to action to lovingkindness

Loved this book. Great philosophical points and great exercises to continue my practice. I recommend to all who are interested in meditation, lovingkindness, and/or those working to bring happiness to the world.

5... no 10 stars

I have read this book several times over the years. Sharon Salzberg has given so much to the world and this book is an excellent bed side companion. I have been doing the exercises daily for years. They are so simple yet so impactful. They changed the way I relate to the world and difficult people.