Twelve steps to a compassionate life
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
Print Book, English, 2011, ©2010
Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 2011, ©2010
222 pages ; 20 cm
9780307595591, 9780307742889, 0307595595, 0307742881
630500252
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
"A Borzoi book."--Title page verso