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Drawing on two and a half decades of practice and teaching, Sharon Salzberg explores the Buddhist path of lovingkindness (metta). She explains how this meditation, rooted in traditional Buddhist doctrine, nurtures compassion, joy, equanimity, and self‑esteem. Guided practices and illustrative wisdom stories help readers open their hearts, foster genuine caring toward others, and experience lasting inner peace.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism
Authors: Sharon Salzberg
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