We all long for someone to offer us unconditional love and support. But what if that person is us? The practice of mindful self-compassion creates the space we need so that observation, acceptance, and real love can enter, no matter how judgmental or disconnected we may feel.
Bodhipaksa is a Buddhist teacher and author who has been practicing within the Triratna Buddhist Community since 1982. He's originally from Scotland and formerly ran a retreat center in the Scottish Highlands. In 2000 he created the online meditation center Wildmind (www.wildmind.org) in order to make meditation instruction more widely available. He holds an interdisciplinary master's degree in Buddhism and business from the University of Montana. He lives and teaches in New Hampshire.
“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.”
—Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance
“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.”
—Rick Hanson, author of Buddha's Brain
“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!”
—Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness
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