Radical Compassion

Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN
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Radical Compassion by Tara Brach explores the transformative power of compassion through personal stories, meditation practices, and practical exercises. The book offers insights into how one can heal and connect more deeply with themselves and others by cultivating a compassionate mindset. It encourages readers to awaken their heart and adopt a practice of mindfulness to foster personal and societal change.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring how mindfulness and self-compassion can transform your life, fostering deeper connections with others and a greater sense of inner peace. Drawing from the principles of Buddhism and psychology, it provides practical guidance and meditative practices to help you embrace love, healing, and forgiveness.

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Radical Compassion

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Through a blend of Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices, Tara Brach reveals how the practice of RAIN can help us heal.

'A powerful book that will free you from shame, fear, and negative self-beliefs. You will feel wiser, happier, and kinder after reading it' β€” Haemin Sunim

World-renowned meditation teacher Tara Brach shares a simple four-step practice to awaken compassion and release the grip of painful emotions:

  • Recognize
  • Allow
  • Investigate
  • Nurture

Heartfelt and deeply practical, Radical Compassion teaches us to find healing and freedom through the sources of love, courage, and deep wisdom alive within us all.

'Radical Compassion lays out a path of straightforward, accessible practices grounded in both modern brain science and ancient wisdom ... a masterpiece' β€” Rick Hanson

'This book is a treasure from one of the most spiritual teachers of our time' β€” Kristin Neff

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The book by Tara Brach receives high praise for introducing a four-step RAIN meditation integral to mindfulness practices, aiding in uncovering love, self-care, forgiveness, and compassion. It is noted for its clear, accessible practices combining modern brain science with ancient wisdom, and is described as a transformative and liberating read, highlighting its ability to free readers from negative emotions while fostering wisdom, happiness, and kindness.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846045660

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rider & Co

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 289g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Tara Brach is an internationally renowned teacher of mindfulness, meditation, emotional healing and spiritual awakening. She is the author of Radical Acceptance and Trusting the Gold, and her weekly podcasted talk and meditation is downloaded by over 3 million people each month. Tara is the senior teacher and founder of Insight Meditation Center of Washington, DC. She lives in Great Falls, VA with her husband and dog.

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