The Heart of Unconditional Love
A Powerful New Approach to Loving-Kindness Meditation
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Buddhism
| Author: | Tulku Thondup | ISBN: | 9780834800533 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala | Publication: | April 21, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Shambhala | Language: | English |
| Author: | Tulku Thondup |
| ISBN: | 9780834800533 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala |
| Publication: | April 21, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Shambhala |
| Language: | English |
The unconditional love that we all long for can be experienced in the practice of loving-kindness. In this popular form of meditation, the love inherent to our own nature is gradually expanded until it embraces infinite beings. Tulku Thondup introduces a new four-stage format for this practice, rooted in the traditional teachings of Tibetan Buddhism: We first meditate on the Buddha of Loving-Kindness as a body of unconditional love and receive his blessings. This spontaneously awakens his unconditional love in our heart. We then find the whole world reflecting back to us as a world of love and peace. Finally, we remain in oneness in the realization of ultimate love.
The unconditional love that we all long for can be experienced in the practice of loving-kindness. In this popular form of meditation, the love inherent to our own nature is gradually expanded until it embraces infinite beings. Tulku Thondup introduces a new four-stage format for this practice, rooted in the traditional teachings of Tibetan Buddhism: We first meditate on the Buddha of Loving-Kindness as a body of unconditional love and receive his blessings. This spontaneously awakens his unconditional love in our heart. We then find the whole world reflecting back to us as a world of love and peace. Finally, we remain in oneness in the realization of ultimate love.
