Digital Books

Books, long-form essays, and other written publications about the life-changing practice of loving-kindness. All of these works are free for you to download and share. 

Cultivating Compassion - 
Going Beyond Crises

This collection of essays presents different approaches which all aim to advance our understanding of the questions and dilemmas posed by the current global crises and the cultivation of compassion.

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Like Milk and Water Mixed -
Buddhist Reflections on Love

Bhante Dhammika gives a warm and thorough account of love and relationships from a Buddhist perspective.

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Awakening with Mettā

This book by Venerable Mahinda includes a clear explanation of the theory and practice of mettā and how it applies to reaching out to serve others, leading to true freedom.

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Loving-Kindness Meditation

Venerable Sujiva shares a precious and important work that is aimed at the development of the deep and concentrated mettā "that is seldom spoken of" outside of Buddhist canonical texts.

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Mettā - The Philosophy and Practice of Universal Love

Examining both doctrinal and ethical components, Acaria Buddharakkhita gives practical directions for developing contemplations on boundless loving-kindness.

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Awakening with Mettā

Venerable Mahinda combines mettā practices with the powerful Buddhist meditation technique mindfulness. The resulting work is an invaluable guide for those who want to live from a place of loving-kindness.

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