The Lost Art of Compassion: Discovering the Practice of Happiness in theMeeting of Buddhism and Psychology

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Now in paperback, this practical guide to cultivating compassion delivers Buddhist and psychological insight right where we need it most-- navigating the difficulties of our daily lives.

Lorne Ladner, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice near Washington, D.C., and an adjunct faculty member in the counseling program at Argosy University. Dr. Ladner is also center director at the Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center in Northern Virginia. He regularly teaches classes, conducts workshops, and leads meditation retreats.

"A helpful, kindhearted, articulate teaching of the way of compassion. Buddhism and Western psychology meet here wisely and beautifully."--Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With Heart "Dr. Ladner's book is inspiring for all of us, therapists and patients alike."--Mark Epstein, MD, author of Thoughts Without a Thinker "Exercising compassion will begin building an unshakeable happiness. Dr. Ladner's written a wonderful book."--Annie Dillard, author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek "Ladner shows us that by nurturing compassion in our lives, we can discover deep strength, intimacy, and joy."--Philip Martin, author of The Zen Path Through Depression "Lorne Ladner is like an inner archeologist brilliantly illuminating the neglected component of personal and global transformation."--Tara Bennett-Goleman, author of Emotional Alchemy "This book carries the enlightened wisdom to heal relationship problems and mental suffering that trouble our life."--Lama Zopa Rinpoche "An important addition to the growing literature on the meeting of Buddhist practice and Western psychology."--Library Journal