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Author Armstrong, Karen, 1944-

Title Twelve steps to a compassionate life / Karen Armstrong.

Imprint New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2010.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Eureka Non-Fiction  177.7 Arm    ---  Available
Edition First Anchor Books edition.
Description 222 p. ; 20 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-222)
Contents The first step : learn about compassion -- The second step : look at your own world -- The third step : compassion for yourself -- The fourth step : empathy -- The fifth step : mindfulness -- The sixth step : action -- The seventh step : how little we know -- The eighth step : how should we speak to one another? -- The ninth step : concern for everybody -- The tenth step : knowledge -- The eleventh step : recognition -- The twelfth step : love your enemies -- A last word.
Summary Taking as her starting point the teachings of the great world religions, Karen Armstrong demonstrates in twelve practical steps how we can bring compassion to the forefront of our lives. Armstrong argues that compassion is inseparable from humanity, and by transcending the limitations of selfishness on a daily basis we will not only make a difference in the world but also lead happier, more fulfilled, lives.
Subject Compassion.
Twelve-step programs.
ISBN 9780307742889

 
    
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