About the book
In this little treasure, Thich Nhat Hanh offers a Buddhist view of love along with techniques for manifesting it in our daily lives. In his characteristically direct, simple, and compassionate style, he explores the four key aspects of love as described in the Buddhist tradition: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and freedom.
In order to love in a real way, Thich Nhat Hanh explains, we need to learn how to be fully present in our lives. In True Love he offers readers the technique of conscious breathing as a method for synchronizing the mind and body to establish the conditions of love. He goes on to offer a mantra practice for generating love that consists of expressing four key statements or intentions in our relationships. These include: \"Dear one, I am really there for you\"; \"Dear one, I know that you are there, and I am really happy about it\"; \"Dear one, I know that you are suffering, and that is why I am here for you\"; and \"Dear one, I am suffering, please help me.\"
In the concluding section of the book, Thich Nhat Hanh explains how love can help us to heal our own pain, fear, and negativity. He explains that we must not regard negative emotions as bad and repress them. We must recognize them as part of us and allow them into our consciousness, where they can be cared for by the \"loving mother of mindfulness.\"
Editions of True Love
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781590301883
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781590302774
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781590304044
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781645472445
- EBook
- ISBN 9780834821071
- EBook
- ISBN 9780834845398
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781590306543
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In this little treasure, Thich Nhat Hanh offers a Buddhist view of love along with techniques for manifesting it in our daily lives. In his characteristically direct, simple, and compassionate style, he explores the four key aspects of love as described in the Buddhist tradition: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and freedom.
In order to love in a real way, Thich Nhat Hanh explains, we need to learn how to be fully present in our lives. In True Love he offers readers the technique of conscious breathing as a method for synchronizing the mind and body to establish the conditions of love. He goes on to offer a mantra practice for generating love that consists of expressing four key statements or intentions in our relationships. These include: \"Dear one, I am really there for you\"; \"Dear one, I know that you are there, and I am really happy about it\"; \"Dear one, I know that you are suffering, and that is why I am here for you\"; and \"Dear one, I am suffering, please help me.\"
In the concluding section of the book, Thich Nhat Hanh explains how love can help us to heal our own pain, fear, and negativity. He explains that we must not regard negative emotions as bad and repress them. We must recognize them as part of us and allow them into our consciousness, where they can be cared for by the \"loving mother of mindfulness.\"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is True Love about?
In this little treasure, Thich Nhat Hanh offers a Buddhist view of love along with techniques for manifesting it in our daily lives. In his characteristically direct, simple, and compassionate style, he explores the four key aspects of love as described in the Buddhist tradition: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and freedom.
In order to love in a real way, Thich Nhat Hanh explains, we need to learn how to be fully present in our lives. In True Love he offers readers the technique of conscious breathing as a method for synchronizing the mind and body to establish the conditions of love. He goes on to offer a mantra practice for generating love that consists of expressing four key statements or intentions in our relationships. These include: \"Dear one, I am really there for you\"; \"Dear one, I know that you are there, and I am really happy about it\"; \"Dear one, I know that you are suffering, and that is why I am here for you\"; and \"Dear one, I am suffering, please help me.\"
In the concluding section of the book, Thich Nhat Hanh explains how love can help us to heal our own pain, fear, and negativity. He explains that we must not regard negative emotions as bad and repress them. We must recognize them as part of us and allow them into our consciousness, where they can be cared for by the \"loving mother of mindfulness.\"
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in True Love?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Buddhism > Buddhism: branches and groups > Mahayana Buddhism > Zen Buddhism
Where can I read a sample of True Love?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book True Love?
Thich Nhat Hanh
Who is the Publisher of the book True Love?
Shambhala
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
True Love is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781590301883) and paperback(ISBN 9781590302774) and paperback(ISBN 9781590304044) and paperback(ISBN 9781645472445) and ebook(ISBN 9780834821071) and ebook(ISBN 9780834845398) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781590306543)
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