A Fearless Heart, by Thupten Jinpa, argues that self-compassion is an overlooked key to reaching our goals. The book says it can bring more happiness, less stress, a stronger sense of purpose, better health and a longer life. It looks at why many people resist compassion, fearing that kindness to others invites being taken advantage of and kindness to themselves holds back achievement. Drawing on science and psychology from contemporary Western and classical Buddhist sources, along with stories from others, it offers a programme based on Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT).
Why You Should Read?
- Discover why the book argues that self-compassion is an overlooked key to reaching the goals you care about.
- Explore the common fears that compassion for others invites being taken advantage of and compassion for yourself blocks achievement.
- Learn how to train your compassion muscle through a programme derived from Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT).
- Gain ideas from science and psychology, Western and classical Buddhist alike, aimed at a greater sense of wellbeing.