A course in the Buddhist practice of the brahma viharas, or "heavenly abodes." Detailed instructions from the Buddhist tradition in cultivating mindfulness presented by a prominent Insight Meditation teacher.
CHRISTINA FELDMAN is a prominent teacher in the Insight Meditation world in the US and the UK. She is one of the Guiding Teachers of the Insight Meditation Society, Barre, MA, where she frequently leads retreats. She is also cofounder of Gaia House in the UK. She teaches extensively throughout America and Europe. She is the author ofThe Quest of the Warrior Woman,Principles of Meditation,Heart of Wisdom,Mind of Calm, and, with Jack Kornfield,Stories of the Spirit, Stories of the Heart.
"Thanks to Christina Feldman for this important contribution on
practices to develop kindness. Boundless Heart helps
locate these ancient and essential practices in modern
life. Anyone who wishes to know the sense of freedom kindness can
bring will treasure this book." —Sharon Salzberg, New York
Times–bestselling author of Real Happiness and Lovingkindness
"In Boundless Heart, Christina Feldman explores the four
immeasurable, beautiful qualities of our human
existence:friendliness, compassion, joy and equanimity. With her
characteristic clarity and wisdom, she expands our understanding of
each of these ennobling qualities and how they interweave
with one another as they open the door to the highest freedom. This
book is a dharma treasure." —Joseph Goldstein, author of
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening
"One of the most respected voices in contemporary Buddhism,
Christina Feldman has written an extraordinarily clear and
important guidebook to opening the heart. These profound teachings
and practices help us to deeply connect with life and make this a
better world. As Buddhists say after a particularly skillful
action: 'Sadhu—Well done!'" —James Baraz, co-author
of Awakening Joy: 10 Steps to Happiness
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