{"product_id":"the-four-immeasurables-practices-to-open-the-heart-alan-wallace-pre-loved","title":"The Four Immeasurables - Practices to Open the Heart - Alan Wallace (Pre-Loved)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Four Immeasurables - Practices to Open the Heart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlan Wallace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snow Lion Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\nPre-loved large softcover in good condition. Light shelf wear to cover. Binding strong. Pages clean and intact.\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOn the Back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Four Immeasurables\u003c\/strong\u003e—the cultivation of loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity—is a rich suite of practices that open the heart, counter the distortions in our relationships to ourselves, and deepen our relationships to others. In this book, Alan Wallace presents a unique interweaving of teachings on the Four Immeasurables with instruction on meditative quiescence, or \u003cem\u003eshamatha\u003c\/em\u003e practice, to empower the mind. This book includes both guided meditations and lively discussions on the implications of these teachings for daily life.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Alan Wallace is one of the great Western Buddhist thinkers of our day.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eHoward C. Cutler, M.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003ecoauthor with H.H. the Dalai Lama of \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Happiness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A one-of-a-kind book that helps educate as well as inspire.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cem\u003eInquiring Mind\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Any person on a spiritual path, Buddhist or not, will find in this book fresh, practical insights for ‘cultivating a boundless heart.’ A thought-provoking, useful, encouraging read.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eSophia Tarila\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eForeWord Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB. Alan Wallace\u003c\/strong\u003e has written, edited, or translated more than thirty books on Tibetan Buddhism. He is much in demand as a teacher and is the founder of the Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCare of Dharma (Buddhist) Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\nDharma books contain sacred teachings and should be treated with respect.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen not in use, keep them in a clean place, preferably on a high shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid placing them directly on the floor or in places where they might be mistreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a Dharma book becomes damaged or worn, consider offering it to a Buddhist centre for proper handling or respectful disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy caring for these books, we honour the wisdom they contain and the path they illuminate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis pre-loved copy carries wisdom and blessings, ready to find a new home with a reader who seeks inspiration and spiritual enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"donation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44539654766705,"sku":null,"price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/2957\/7270\/files\/book23front.png?v=1789169074","url":"https:\/\/tibetanemporium.com.au\/products\/the-four-immeasurables-practices-to-open-the-heart-alan-wallace-pre-loved","provider":"Tibetan Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}