{"product_id":"the-four-immeasurables-practices-to-open-the-heart-9781559393539","title":"The Four Immeasurables: Practices to Open the Heart","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn engaging explanation of a fundamental Buddhist practice--including guided exercises and meditations--from a scientist and former Buddhist monk\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Four Immeasurables--the cultivation of loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity--is a rich suite of practices that open the heart, counter the distortions in our relationships to ourselves, and deepen our relationships to others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlan Wallace presents a unique interweaving of teachings on the Four Immeasurables with instruction on meditative quiescence, or shamatha practice, to empower the mind. This book includes both guided meditations and lively discussions on the implications of these teachings for our life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Snow Lion Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/16\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781559393539\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.68h x 6.50w x 0.54d","brand":"B. Alan Wallace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42925066125493,"sku":"9781559393539","price":16.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_f2a6de58-0405-4425-a93b-11a1ee669dca.jpg?v=1687844820","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-four-immeasurables-practices-to-open-the-heart-9781559393539","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}