Living Kindness

Metta Practice for the Whole of Our Lives

Living Kindness
Kevin Griffin
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Paperback
h216 x 140mm - 176pg
27 Dec 2022 US
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9781645471257
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A fresh look at the Buddhist principle of metta, or loving-kindness. Dharma teacher Kevin Griffin demonstrates that metta is not just a meditation practice-it' s a radical, selfless way of life based in wisdom, ethics, and compassion for all beings. In Living Kindness, Kevin Griffin guides us through the stories of the Pali Canon of Buddhism to deepen our understanding of the "brahmaviharas," or practices of love, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Appealing to the direct words of the Buddha, Griffin challenges us to consider that these practices are not just for developing positive states on the meditation cushion-they' re important aspects of living in community and caring for our world. Ultimately, to live kindness is to express the deepest Buddhist wisdom of selflessness and non-clinging. Written in a personal and intimate tone, Living Kindness reads like words from one friend on the spiritual path to another. By unpacking the rich stories of the Pali Canon that often go underappreciated, Griffin transports us to the time of the Buddha, reveals the contemporary relevance of his teachings, and underscores the human dimension of what can seem like lofty philosophy. With guided meditation practices on themes such as forgiveness, the preciousness of human birth, managing emotional attachment, and relating to the "Greed, Hatred, and Delusion Report" of news media, Living Kindness will appeal not only to Buddhist practitioners seeking traditional teachings, but to anyone who wants to grow in their capacity to love unconditionally in a troubled world.
"A clear and well-sourced reflection on the classical Buddhist teachings on loving-kindness practice. Skillfully contextualizing these teachings for our current time, Kevin shows that they are as alive and relevant today as they were when they were first taught 2,600 years ago. "-Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness "Kevin Griffin has written a practical and accessible guide on how to take loving-kindness and transform it from an idea into something we can truly live with and live by. This is a great support for practitioners in negotiating their experience of living in this world. "-Ajahn Pasanno, abbot Abhayagiri Monastery and author of Abundant, Exalted, Immeasurable "Living Kindness is a liberating book, both for the intellect and the heart. Kevin Griffin is grounded in a deep understanding of what the Buddha taught, and he makes those teachings come alive with his personal stories and insights. Living Kindness is not just a guide to the spiritual path; it is also a companion. "-Wes Nisker, author of The Essential Crazy Wisdom and Buddha' s Nature "Living Kindness is a delightful, inspiring, and profound book on one of the primary forms of love taught by the Buddha. Kevin Griffin' s decades of living with these teachings come through in these honest and insightful reflections. "-Gil Fronsdal, author of The Buddha before Buddhism: Wisdom from the Early Teachings
KEVIN GRIFFIN, a leader in the mindful recovery movement and a Community Dharma Leader at Spirit Rock Meditation Center since 2000, is the author of five previous books, including the best-selling Buddhist recovery book One Breath at a Time. He has studied with the leading Western vipassana teachers, including Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein, and Ajahn Amaro. He lives in the Bay Area and regularly teaches and leads retreats in the Insight Meditation community.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781645471257
Published: 27 Dec 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
Format: Paperback
Height: 216mm
Width: 140mm
Pages: 176

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