Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;Using the garden as metaphor, andlt;iandgt;The Seeds of Loveandlt;/iandgt; offers a process for creating mindfulness.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;From a Buddhist perspective, everything affects our consciousness and enters metaphorically as a seed. Through the development of the practice of mindfulness, and using its tools to maintain a state of awareness and openness to self and others. Readers interested in Zen Buddhism will learn how to nurture such seeds as compassion, joy and generosity and to use personal challenges such as jealousy, anger and self doubt as a means of growth.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Using precepts from many faiths and traditions, andlt;iandgt;The Seeds of Loveandlt;/iandgt; fosters the practice of using simple, basic actions to reach the best within ourselves and share it with those around us. It will be an invaluable guide to anyone seeking deeper and more conscious relationships.
Review
"Both down-to-earth and profound, this book explains how to be mindful of the garden of your lifeand#8212;and then out of kindness to yourself and others, pull weeds and plant flowers. Deceptively simple, it is actually a comprehensive guide to the seeds of true happiness and loving relationships. A lovely, wise, encouraging, first-rate book." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of andlt;Iandgt;Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdomandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
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"The sun is out, there is a warm breeze on your face, and you are in the company of an elegant teacher. Savor each step as well as each page. This is a wonderful book." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Peggy Rowe Ward, Ed.D. and Larry Ward, Dharma teachers and authors of andlt;Iandgt;Love's Gardenandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
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"Jerry Braza has written a wise and gentle book on mindful relationships that shows how this natural development occurs. He avoids simplistic answers and offers deeply felt observations based on his own journey into the wonder of the present moment." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;William Martin, author of andlt;Iandgt;The Tao of Forgivenessandlt;/Iandgt; and andlt;Iandgt;The Caregiver's Tao Te Chingandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
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"This is good reading for both new and seasoned students because it explains so well how to nourish the good in us." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;William Menza, Dharma Teacher in the Plum Village Traditionandlt;/bandgt;
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"Inspired by the rich and deep teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, this book is filled with beautiful quotes, reflections and meditations." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Tara Brach, author of andlt;iandgt;Radical Acceptanceandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
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andlt;divandgt;"The sun is out, there is a warm breeze on your face, and you are in the company of an elegant teacher. Savor each step as well as each page. This is a wonderful book."and#8212;Peggy Rowe Ward, Ed.D. and Larry Ward, Dharma teachers and authors of andlt;Iandgt;Love's Gardenandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;/divandgt;
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"Both down-to-earth and profound, this book explains how to be mindful of the garden of your life—and then out of kindness to yourself and others, pull weeds and plant flowers. Deceptively simple, it is actually a comprehensive guide to the seeds of true happiness and loving relationships. A lovely, wise, encouraging, first-rate book."—Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
Review
"Jerry Braza uses the analogy of a garden, as well as wisdom from many different beliefs and cultures, to teach us how to cultivate goodness in our own minds. By doing so we create optimal conditions for developing 'mindful relationships' with those we love." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Power of Momsandlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
Using the garden as metaphor, The Seeds of Love offers a process for creating mindfulness.
From a Buddhist perspective, everything affects our consciousness and enters metaphorically as a seed. Through the development of the practice of mindfulness, and using its tools to maintain a state of awareness and openness to self and others. Readers interested in Zen Buddhism will learn how to nurture such seeds as compassion, joy and generosity and to use personal challenges such as jealousy, anger and self doubt as a means of growth.
Using precepts from many faiths and traditions, The Seeds of Love fosters the practice of using simple, basic actions to reach the best within ourselves and share it with those around us. It will be an invaluable guide to anyone seeking deeper and more conscious relationships.
Synopsis
That which we nurture in ourselves in that which we become
Synopsis
Using the garden as metaphor, The Seeds of Love offers a process for creating mindfulness. Through the development of the practice of mindfulness, and using its tools to maintain a state of awareness and openness to self and others. Readers will learn how to nurture such seeds as compassion, joy and generosity and to use personal challenges such as jealousy, anger and self doubt as a means of growth. Using precepts from many faiths and traditions, The Seeds of Love fosters the practice of using simple, basic actions to reach the best within ourselves and share it with those around us. It will be an invaluable guide to anyone seeking deeper and more conscious relationships.
About the Author
"Both down-to-earth and profound, this book explains how to be mindful of the garden of your life—and then out of kindness to yourself and others, pull weeds and plant flowers. Deceptively simple, it is actually a comprehensive guide to the seeds of true happiness and loving relationships. A lovely, wise, encouraging, first-rate book."—Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of
BuddhaÆs Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom"Inspired by the rich and deep teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, this book is filled with beautiful quotes, reflections and meditations."—Tara Brach, author of
Radical Acceptance"The sun is out, there is a warm breeze on your f"Jerry Braza has written a wise and gentle book on mindful relationships that shows how this natural development occurs. He avoids simplistic answers and offers deeply felt observations based on his own journey into the wonder of the present moment."̵"This is good reading for both new and seasoned students because it explains so well how to nourish the good in us."—William Menza, Dharma Teacher in the Plum Village Tradition
Table of Contents
andlt;Iandgt;CONTENTSandlt;/Iandgt;Foreword: Thich Nhat Hanhandlt;BRandgt;Introductionandlt;BRandgt;Section 1: Nourishing the Gardner: Everyday Practices for Growing Mindfulandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 1 Seeing: It All Begins with the Gardenerandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 2 Renewing: Taking Care of the Gardenerandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 3 Being: Watering the Seed of Mindfulnessandlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Section 2: The Soil: Exploring Our Consciousnessandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 4 Looking Deeply at the Present Momentandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 5 Exploring the Garden of Our Consciousnessandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 6 Working with the Seeds of Love and Sufferingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 7 Selective Watering: Focusing and Mantrasandlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Section 3: Every Garden Needs These Seedsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 8: Loving-Kindnessandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 9: Compassionandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 10: Joyandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 11: Equanimityandlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Section 4: Every Garden Is Nourished by These Seedsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 12: Deep Listeningandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 13: Loving speechandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 14: Gratitudeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 15: Generosityandlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Section 5: Every Garden Has Compostandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 16: Fearandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 17: Angerandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 18: Jealousyandlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 19: Doubtandlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Conclusion:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chapter 20: Creating a Legacy as a Master Gardener: Tending Your Inner Gardenandlt;BRandgt;Bibliographyandlt;BRandgt;In Gratitude