A Word of Thanks – from Kassandra (patron)

I just wanted to thank the Outreach Services of the Coquitlam Public Library for the services they provide to shut-ins, particularly Teresa, the Community Services Librarian.  Teresa brings me all kinds of library materials on subjects which she thinks I would be interested in:  books, CD books, music CDs and DVDs on world economy, medical [...]

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Comfortable with Compassion … reviewed by Melani

Pema Chödrön is the author of a number of books on Buddhist wisdom. Her books are filled with short, but profound chapters on cultivating compassion, loving-kindness, and understanding for ourselves and towards others. In her book When Things Fall Apart, Pema offers advice for ways to communicate, be compassionate, and change our negative patterns. Comfortable with Uncertainty is another [...]

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Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life – reviewed by Ron (patron)

Karen Armstrong has written many good books on world religions and mythology, and she often emphasizes values that are held in common across belief systems. In her latest book, she discusses self-compassion, compassion for others, and international compassion from historical, philosophical, and comparative religious perspectives. She reproduces the text of the Charter for Compassion, describes [...]

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