The Practice of Loving Kindness: A Guide to Spiritual Fulfillment and Social Harmony

by Ruggiero, Vincent Ryan

• ISBN13: 9781565481800
• ISBN10: 1565481801
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: New City Pr

Summary

Through real-life stories and examples, Ruggiero shows how the principle of "love of neighbor," present in the scriptures of practically every major religion, can be lived in daily encounters with others in school, in the workplace, at home, and in the community, leading to greater meaning in life and harmony in social relationships. Book jacket.

Author Biography

The author of nineteen books, Vincent Ryan Ruggiero has been a social case worker, an industrial engineer, and a professor of humanities. Best known for his pioneering work on the teaching of creative and critical thinking, he is also an engaging public speaker

Table of Contents

Preface	9	(4)
The Universal Ideal	13	(18)
Loving Kindness in Thoughts	31	(13)
Loving Kindness in Words	44	(20)
Loving Kindness in Actions	64	(16)
Loving Kindness in Silence	80	(14)
Obstacles to Loving Kindness	94	(14)
Habits that Foster Loving Kindness	108	(23)
The Rewards of Loving Kindness	131	(14)
Afterword	145	(4)
Acknowledgments	149