The Lost Art of Compassion

<p>Now in paperback this practical guide to cultivating compassion delivers Buddhist and psychological insight right where we need it most--navigating the difficulties of our daily lives. </p><p>Compassion is often seen as a distant altruistic ideal cultivated by saints or as an unrealistic response of the naively kind-hearted. Seeing compassion in this way we lose out on experiencing the transformative potential of one of our most neglected inner resources.</p><p>Dr Lorne Ladner rescues compassion from this marginalised view showing how its practical application in our life can be a powerful force in achieving happiness. Combining the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism and Western psychology Ladner presents clear effective practices for cultivating compassion in daily living. </p>