The Heart's Awakening

What if love wasn't just something you feel. -. but something you practice, step by step. In The Heart's Awakening. , renowned Buddhist teacher Bodhipaksa offers a transformative journey through the four brahma viharas. - the "immeasurable" qualities of kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Through 108 accessible and practical reflections, this book invites you to cultivate these qualities in your daily life, guiding you toward deeper self-acceptance, more meaningful relationships, and an openhearted connection to the world. Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this book will support you to live with greater peace, joy, and kindness - one revolutionary step at a time. Are you ready to awaken your heart. "With his clear insights and heartfelt approach, Bodhipaksa offers an antidote to the fears, struggles, and stresses inherent in this human experience. His latest book is a sincere and accessible step-by-step guide to opening the heart to all aspects of our lives. ". Sharon Salzberg. , author of Lovingkindness. and Real Life. "What I love most about Bodhipaksa's writing is that he includes himself as an ordinary human being. Just like us, he also sometimes gets irritable, makes mistakes, and struggles to be happy. From this place he offers us the fruit of his decades of meditation and self-compassion. ". Satya Robyn. , author of Coming Home: Refuge in Pureland Buddhism. "This book offers the meditator an imaginative and practical approach to cultivating kindness. Bodhipaksa offers personal insights from his life and teaching, creating both an engaging and valuable resource for both teachers and practitioners alike. ". Suryagupta. , Chair of the London Buddhist Centre.