Compassion is often seen as a distant, altruistic ideal cultivated by saints, or as an unrealistic response of the naively kind-hearted. But by seeing compassion in this way, we lose out on experiencing the transformative potential of one of our most neglected inner resources.
Clinical psychologist and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner Dr. Lorne Ladner rescues compassion from this marginalized view, showing how its practical application in our life can be a powerful force in achieving happiness. Ladner provides a clear explanation of what healthy compassion is and why it is so essential to our lives. Combining the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism and Western psychology, The Lost Art of Compassion presents clear, effective practices for cultivating compassion in daily living. Lorne Ladner, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Washington DC, and an adjunct faculty member in the counseling program at Argosy University. He began studying Buddhist meditation 15 years ago and is a longtime student of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Dr. Ladner is currently Center Director of the Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center in Northern Virginia, where he regularly teaches classes, runs workshops, and leads meditation retreats. "A helpful, kindhearted, articulate teaching of the way of compassion. Buddhism and Western psychology meet here wisely and beautifully." - Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart
--Annie Dillard, author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
Автор: Oliver Lorne Название: Red Island ISBN: 0973813237 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780973813234 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2105.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Was it the nightmare that woke Reid or the phone ringing in the middle of the night that brought on the dream? Sgt. Reid of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police moved his family to Prince Edward Island, "The Gentle Island," to get away from crime and homicides. He had to get away from the nightmares and concentrate on his family. It's a lovely place to live. The sound of the ocean crashing against sandy beaches, sand dunes covered in tufts of dancing green grass......And then there is the young woman hanging from a tree. It isn't a gentle island any more.It's Ben's world. Whether we live or die is all up to him and Reid is going to have to play his game.
Автор: Oliver Lorne Название: Red Serge ISBN: 0973813245 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780973813241 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2167.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The body of a young girl is found at a National Park beach. The Major Crimes Unit of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police follow the trail of clues to a mass grave.How long had the devil been coming to Prince Edward Island?Though fighting with personal turmoil, Reid is drawn to the case. He has to make this one right, but is the cost too much?The RCMP wear their Red Serge on duty in ceremonies, to honour others, and in death.
Автор: Oliver MR Lorne Albert Название: The Menu ISBN: 097381327X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780973813272 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2095.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A missing young man. A woman's body found in a back alley. Could the two be the connected? Enter the Alcrests. Spencer - the handsome chef and owner of The Alcrest Gastropub who's struggling to keep the restaurant going and Chrys - his gorgeous and stupidly courageous foster sister who's often blind to consequences. Chrys dives right into the mystery risking herself, her brother and her co-worker's lives as she gets them in way over their heads. As they deal with their personal lives they are quickly introduced to a cast of colourful characters - drag queens, terrorists, secret agents and a sadistic murderer with eyes on one of them. CHRYS ALCREST She will never admit it, but her mother disappearing when she was 3 and being fostered to the Alcrest family was the best thing to happen to her. The half Aboriginal beauty lives her life the way she wants it. Server at The Alcrest, dance instructor...and Chrys is always in search of the next adventure whether it be in her personal life or something more. Smart, sexy, curious, fearless, foul-mouthed and often wild are the best ways to describe her. Chrys Alcrest has a yearning to solve whatever mystery comes along until she gets to that one solution which has plagued her for her entire life. SPENCER ALCREST Chef and owner of The Alcrest Gastropub, Spencer Alcrest has done his best to continue the legacy started by his father. He went to culinary school with big dreams of chef stardom only to return home to transform the family pub into something bigger. Beleaguered by inner fears of commitment and his foster-sister's antics Spencer struggles to keep the business in the black while keeping himself and his sister alive. THE ALCREST GASTROPUB With a constantly changing menu, depending on what is available from local purveyors, The Alcrest is a blast of flavor and excitement. With the open kitchen design customers are wowed by saut pans exploding in balls of fire. A meeting place for local artisan groups it also features local entertainment on the weekends. The occasional headless body in the oven or homicides on its doorsteps should be overlooked . The fantastic food, family drama and employee antics by far make up for the murder, mystery and mayhem. Language warning: This novel involves characters in the restaurant industry. There are swear words. I'm sorry if that is not your thing. Have a nice day.
