{"product_id":"be-kind-9781642970173","title":"Be Kind","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the Dalai Lama it is kindness that makes the world go 'round. Kindness at the heart of human nature, and it is kindness that is the essential component to developing healthy bodies, minds, and spirits. It is the glue that holds society together. Its absence results in isolation, dislocation, and suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this slender volume, the Dalai Lama outlines what compassion is and how its practice affects every area of life. He also provides an exercise process for developing kindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the strengths of this book is that it demonstrates that living a life of kindness or compassion is not just about altruism. It is a way of life that benefits us in concrete ways. Compassion makes us resilient in the face of adversity, enables us to live with courage, and provides a level of self-confidence that makes us more effective in our personal and professional endeavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a book not only for fans of the Dalai Lama but also for those of all faiths interested in lives filled with hope, promise, and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTenzin Gyatso, \u003cb\u003eHis Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama\u003c\/b\u003e, is the exiled spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He was the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hampton Roads Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604390547730,"sku":"9781642970173","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_aaaf103d-9db3-4893-a965-f629d3b9d4df.jpg?v=1732259364","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/be-kind-9781642970173","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}