Mindful Compassion: How the Science of Compassion Can Help You Understand Your Emotions, Live in the Present, and Connect Deeply with Others

The mindful practice of compassion is life-altering. This is one of the best books to learn about it. Half the book is crucial philosophy and thought while the second half is practical application. Excellent. I will be rereading this for a long time

The exercises were quite motivational. I expected more examples but in the end I got the whole point and decided to apply this method in my daily life.

youtube/watch?v=ZufW5J(This meditation is my current favourite guided meditation, but it is quite unrelated to the book. Just wanted to share it with you guys, and it seemed fitting.)Title: Mindful Compassion: How the science of compassion can help you understand your emotions, live in the present, and connect deeply with others.Author: Paul Gilbert and ChodenSource: Netgalley, in exchange for an honest reviewTl;dr: Psychology and Buddhism and a practical and open approach to mindfulness and med [...]

I gave up at 30-something percent. Even nearly 40% into the book, I was still reading the introduction. The book would have benefited from tighter pacing. I felt like I was reading an economics textbook - I could barely keep my eyes open. I applaud the topic of the book, and those who have improved themselves through its application, but maybe the authors should consider who the audience is. Is it patient, meditative people who feel they have all the time in the world, or is people who struggle [...]

This book is a wonderful reference manual outlining the core principles of buddhism, and includes very simple but effective practice exercises. I appreciate the clarity of writing and of thoughts expressed, as well as the introduction of neuroscience underlying why meditation and mindfulness practices work. I have read a number of other books, many of which are a struggle to comprehend, or, are too superficial, this book is a "bullseye" for me, I will add a copy to my personal reference, so I ca [...]

A great book about cultivating the compassionate part of yourself.Do you believe that compassion is for the weak, and excuse for sentimental idiots? Or do you simply think of it as an ideal, something that cannot be attained, or is merely 'nice' to strive for, but not something you can do?So did I. I lacked reasons for this ideal, clear descriptions of the feeling, the benefits. This book provided me with what I needed.May you be happy, and may you be free from the causes of suffering.

Compassion to ourselves and others is something I feel we could all use a little more of in western society. Paul Gilbert and Choden help us to think about the way we live our lives and this book gives you the tools to improving life if you so desire. A useful book for anyone interested in compassion focused therapy and mindfulness.

This book had some meditation instruction which has been very helpful. It was really simple things like sending loving kindness to a difficult person is not endorsing their behavior. I loved the writing style. It felt very clear throughout.

Mindful Compassion is a insightful book on meditation and emotions. Paul Gilbert has written a wonderful book that everyone should read. The book is written well and I will keep it close by to read it again.

I really enjoyed this book. It does teach you how to deal with your emotions in a better way. Very handy book to have/keep close by!