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“Karen Armstrong is a genius.”
— A.N. Wilson, author of Jesus: A Life
“Armstrong can simplify complex ideas, but she is never simplistic.”
— The New York Times Book Review
“Armstrong is a masterful writer.”
— Publishers Weekly
“Armstrong has the gift of being able to compress a lot of information into a small space without losing focus or clarity.”
— Edmonton Journal
From the Hardcover edition.
— A.N. Wilson, author of Jesus: A Life
“Armstrong can simplify complex ideas, but she is never simplistic.”
— The New York Times Book Review
“Armstrong is a masterful writer.”
— Publishers Weekly
“Armstrong has the gift of being able to compress a lot of information into a small space without losing focus or clarity.”
— Edmonton Journal
From the Hardcover edition.
Book Description
Karen Armstrong explains how to practise the religion of compassion that her last books have preached.
In November 2009 Armstrong and TED launched The Charter of Compassion, which states that "We call upon all men and women to restore compassion to the centre of morality and religion...to cultivate an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings — even those regarded as enemies." To date, it's been signed by over 48,000 people on the Web, including such figures as The Dalai Lama and Queen Noor, Dave Eggers and Meg Ryan. (www.charterforcompassion.org) Out of the ideals of that Charter has come this humane, accessible, indispensable short book for our times.
From the Hardcover edition.
In November 2009 Armstrong and TED launched The Charter of Compassion, which states that "We call upon all men and women to restore compassion to the centre of morality and religion...to cultivate an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings — even those regarded as enemies." To date, it's been signed by over 48,000 people on the Web, including such figures as The Dalai Lama and Queen Noor, Dave Eggers and Meg Ryan. (www.charterforcompassion.org) Out of the ideals of that Charter has come this humane, accessible, indispensable short book for our times.
From the Hardcover edition.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Compassion in all its forms,
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This review is from: Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life (Hardcover)
Discusses self-compassion, compassion for others, and international compassion from the historical, philosophical, and comparative religious perspectives. Reproduces the Charter for Compassion, describing how it was developed, and how this book is one of several projects aimed at implementing it. Contains dozens of practical activities for strengthening the several kinds of compassion. Athiests will need to do a few mental gyrations to apply the concepts to themselves, which are presented in religious language. Well written, engaging, and concrete rather than theoretical.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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A fine book about a meaningful life,
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This review is from: Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life (Hardcover)
This book is for those who want spirituality without dogma. Karen Armstrong shows that compassion is at the heart of all great religions and gives practical guidance on how to become compassionate. In a beautifully written text, she gives us the benefit of her extensive studies of comparative religion in a way that is accessible to all and offensive to none. It is practical, useful, hopeful.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Twelve Steps to A compasionate Life,
This review is from: Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life (Hardcover)
Beautiful and excellent reading for people that are looking for soul searching and spiritual awakening.A history and comparison of religions and how we can all live together and love each other accepting our differences. It will also enhance your English vocabulary since the writer uses very rich vocabulary.
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