27 books found for “Self-compassion”
In this life-affirming book, Gabor Maté connects the dots between our personal suffering and the relentless pressures of modern life – showing that ill health is a natural reflection of our disconnection from our true
Drawing on deep scientific research and Dr Gabor Mate’s acclaimed clinical work, When the Body Says No provides the answers to critical questions about the mind-body link – and the role that stress and our
The world’s most revered mindfulness master shows us how to find peace through silenceWe can spend a lot of time looking for happiness when the world right around us is full of wonder. But our
he teachings contained in this The Sutra on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness are fundamental to the practice of meditation, and constitute the foundation of all mindfulness practice.The Sutra has been studied, practiced and handed
Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, ki te kapuia, e kore e whati When we stand alone we are vulnerable but together we are unbreakable See the world differently, through some of the wisest
In these fast-paced times, the exquisite risk facing each of us every day is to slow down and “still our own house” so that we may experience life rather than simply manage it. In “The
FULL CATASTROPHE LIVING is a manual for developing your own personal meditation practice and learning how to use mindfulness to promote improved health and healing in your own life. It is based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s
Science continues to reveal how the flow of thoughts actually sculpts the brain, and more and more, we are learning that it’s possible to strengthen positive brain states. By combining breakthroughs in neuroscience with insights
In the past 20 years meditation has grown enormously in popularity across the world, practised both by the general public, as well as by an increasing number of psychologists within their daily clinical practice. Meditation
In modern Taoist practice, the emphasis is often on “going with the flow” (wu-wei) and not following any fixed rules of any kind. This may work well for an already enlightened Taoist Sage, but for
Neurodharma shares seven practices for strengthening the neural circuitry of profound contentment and inner peace—qualities that offer essential support in everyday life.
Cut through the busyness and anxieties of daily life to discover the simple happiness of living in the present moment, as taught by a world-renowned Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh.
Renowned Buddhist Thich Nhat Hanh shares that by changing the way we think and process our emotions and experiences, we can permanently change the way we find joy and meaning in our lives. Containing the
We all want to avoid pain, but letting it in—and responding compassionately to our own imperfections, without judgment or self-blame—are essential steps on the path to healing. This wise and eloquent book illuminates the power
Mindful Compassion is a unique blending of evolutionary and Buddhist psychology. Learn how mindfulness and compassion can work in harmony to offer a practical approach to manage everyday psychological distress.
From the bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart, an open-hearted call for human connection, compassion, and learning to love the world just as it is during these most challenging times.
Dr Kristin Neff explores our notion of self-kindness & its capacity to transform our lives, showing women how to balance tender self-acceptance with fierce action to claim their power & change the world.
Are you kinder to others than you are to yourself? This science-based workbook offers a step-by-step approach to breaking free of harsh self-judgments and impossible standards in order to cultivate emotional well-being.
We can spend a lot of time looking for happiness when the world right around us is full of wonder. To hear the call of life and love, and respond to it, we need silence.
In this beautifully illustrated book, beloved meditation teacher and author Tara Brach teaches us how to uncover our gold and let our true nature shine out with love, kindness and spirit.
Through a blend of Western psychology & Eastern spiritual practices, world-renowned meditation teacher Dr Tara Brach reveals how to find healing & freedom through the sources of love, courage & wisdom alive within us all.
How do you cope when facing life-threatening illness, family conflict, faltering relationships, old trauma, obsessive thinking, overwhelming emotion, or inevitable loss? A practical guide to finding our inner sanctuary in the midst of difficulty.
The secret to happiness is to acknowledge & transform suffering, not to run away from it. Thich Nhat Hanh introduces ways to be in touch with suffering without being overwhelmed by it.
Brach leads us to trust our innate goodness, showing how we can develop the balance of clear-sightedness & compassion, empowering genuine change: healing fear & shame & helping to build loving, authentic relationships.
A guide to help readers embrace imperfection & vulnerability so they can live authentically.