Sunday, October 7, 2012

Oct 8 Tip: Use Tibetan Maitri to Be Compassionate to Yourself

Oct 8 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

Listen to Tibetan Buddhist Pema Chodron Explain How to Use "Maitri" to Become More Compassionate to Yourself

http://www.soundstrue.com/weeklywisdom/?source=podcast&p=6681&category=AGM&version=full

Nobody wants to be unhappy, yet so many of us find it difficult to feel a pervading sense of happiness in our lives. Is this because of life circumstances or factors beyond our control? According to Pema Chodron, the greatest obstacle to happiness—especially for those of us in the West—is something that we have the ability to transform. In this audio clip, she speaks about the all-important power of maitri, a Buddhist term meaning unconditional loving-kindness towards yourself.

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