This week we conclude a multiweek study of her book, twelve steps to a compassionate life. But if we were to apply the lessons spelled out in a new book twelve steps to a compassionate life by former nun karen armstrong we would go much further than that. Twelve steps to a compassionate life and the contract she mentions, is a reminder that the reasons for religion were to teach humanity how to treat one another. In our polarized world today, however, weve failed to understand and to apply the golden rule, says karen armstrong in her twelve steps to a compassionate life. Link to twelve steps to a compassionate life on facebook. Armstrong is was born in great britain and has authored over 20 books comparing the worlds major religions. Karen armstrong presents these twelve steps in a secular tone, while drawing from her extensive knowledge of all religions. Twelve steps to a compassionate life is a step by step guide to bringing more compassion into the world. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The twelve steps armstrong suggests begin with learn about compassion and close with love your enemies.
If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Twelve steps to a compassionate life and millions of other books are available for instant access. Armstrong builds upon the two brains concept throughout the remaining eleven steps as a way to gauge our own progress toward a compassionate life but also to ground our thoughts, behaviors, and failings in scientific fact. William parish leadership drafted a statement in 20 and formed a committee to study and promote a tenyear process of becoming a more compassionate community of faith. One of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world author of such acclaimed books as a history of god, islam, and buddha now gives us an impassioned and practical audiobook that can help us make the world a more compassionate place. A reader of armstrongs works for the past ten years, this latest installment differs in that it provides us with practical steps that anyone can embrace toward becoming a person of compassion. Twelve steps to a compassionate life by karen armstrong in chm, fb2, txt download ebook. Written by karen armstrong, audiobook narrated by karen armstrong. Twelve steps to a compassionate life audible audio. Twelve steps to a compassionate life audiobook cd ottawa. She is a bestselling author of over 16 books on religious affairs, including a history of god, twelve steps to a compassionate life, the case for god, and the great transformation, as well as a memoir, the spiral staircase. One breath, twelve steps audiobook by kevin griffin. My bottom line would be that this book is good as history but the program it offers is unlikely to work for people struggling to hold a job and feed themselves and perhaps a family in post2008 america.
To expect an average reader to follow 12 steps to a compassionate life may be a misunderstanding of the pure desperation required to work the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. This becomes an easy read for one who is secularly inclined and not particularly religious. Twelve steps to a compassionate life twelve steps to a compassionate life audiobook, by karen armstrong. Armstrongs purpose in twelve steps to a compassionate life is to draw out the better angels of our nature and, more precisely, the better, common impulses of all the worlds great religions. Working the 12 steps of aa is a tough way to recover from a life threatening disease. Dec 24, 2018 in her book twelve steps to a compassionate life, karen outlines simple practices anyone can do in hopes of making a lifelong commitment to creating a more harmonious world. Twelve steps to a compassionate life free pdf, chm, fb2, txt. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Karen armstrong believing the world could improve dramatically through kindness, karen armstrong urges listeners to develop a greater aptitude for compassion. One of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern worldauthor of such acclaimed books as a history of god, islam, and buddhanow gives us an impassioned and practical book that can help us make the world a more compassionate place. It is supposed to be a guide to implementing the ideas in the charter for compassion 1 championed by armstrong. It is rather a reminder that an attempt to become a compassionate human being is a lifelong project. Twelve steps to a compassionate life gwinnett county. One of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern worldauthor of such acclaimed books as a histor.
Twelve steps to a compassionate life eaudiobook, 2010. One of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern worldauthor of. Thank you for your interest in the twelve steps to a compassionate life reading groups. In other words, as the twelve steps for an alcoholic can be demanding, so too are these twelve. Nov 29, 20 get her 12 steps for living a more compassionate life. Twelve steps to a compassionate life audiobook by karen. Jan 26, 2014 1 26 2014 12 steps to a compassionate life part 1, given by rev beth head.
Listen to twelve steps to a compassionate life by karen armstrong available from rakuten kobo. As a manifesto, it promotes her campaign to place compassion. Throughout, armstrong makes clear that a compassionate life is not a matter of only heart or mind but a deliberate and often life altering commingling of the two. However, this does not mean we end on a depressing note. Karen armstrong one of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern worldauthor of such acclaimed books as a history of god, islam, and buddhanow gives us an impassioned and practical book. Identify ways to regularly practice compassion in personal and public ways. Twelve steps to a compassionate life air force digital. Listen to twelve steps to a compassionate life audiobook by karen armstrong. Twelve steps to a compassionate life by karen armstrong.
Listen to twelve steps to a compassionate life by karen armstrong. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Here, in this straightforward, thoughtful, and thoughtprovoking book, she sets out a program that can lead us toward a more compassionate life. Though the author realizes that her book may not result in a. The globe and mail when i hear that karen armstrong, the widely respected religion scholar. Twelve steps to a compassionate life audiobook listen. One of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern worldauthor of such acclaimed books as a. Twelve steps to a compassionate life is a stepbystep guide to bringing more compassion into the world. If we are truly committed to living a compassionate life, then we must be willing to dedicate ourselves the same way the sages of the axial did during violent and destructive times.
In between, she takes up compassion for yourself, mindfulness, suffering, sympathetic joy, the limits of our knowledge of others, and concern for everybody. Karen armstrongs twelve steps to a compassionate life. Jan 06, 2011 buy twelve steps to a compassionate life reprint by armstrong, karen isbn. Twelve steps to a compassionate life karen armstrong. In twelve steps to a compassionate life, the british author of numerous acclaimed works on the worlds religions takes on a new role. Reading groups will use the book twelve steps to a compassionate life to seed discussions that produce the following results. Lee twelve steps to a compassionate life por karen armstrong disponible en rakuten kobo. If you persevere, you will acquire an ability that at first seemed impossible.
Twelve steps to a compassionate life is, quite intentionally, a very different type of book. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Twelve steps to a compassionate life paperback the. Bringing evolution into the religious arena may be. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. As a manifesto, it promotes her campaign to place compassion at the heart of religion. Dec 27, 2011 about twelve steps to a compassionate life. Twelve steps to a compassionate life is both a manifesto and a selfhelp manual. Twelve steps to a compassionate life gwinnett county public. Twelve steps to a compassionate life penguin random house. Twelve steps to a compassionate life audible audio edition. At a young age, we likely heard from our parents the importance of the golden rulea maxim that we should treat others the way that we would want to be treated. Twelve steps to a compassionate life by karen armstrong, read by karen armstrong. Twelve steps to a compassionate life audiobook on cd, 2010.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read twelve steps to a compassionate life. Jan 07, 2011 twelve steps to a compassionate life by. The great explainer has unapologetically become an. Start studying 12 steps to a compassionate life quiz. Twelve concrete ways to live a compassionate life from confucius to oprah, people have preached compassion for centuries. Karen armstrong shares practical recommendations for promoting world peace by cultivating ones intrinsic tendencies for compassion, outlining a program for achieving mindfulness and engaging in acts of kindness. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Buddhism and the twelve steps has established itself as a classic, a bellwether of the most significant recovery movement of the 21st century, combining buddhist mindfulness practices with a 12step recovery program. At a young age, we likely heard from our parents the importance of the golden rule a maxim that we should treat others the way that we would want to be treated. She seeks to retrain us from an egofuelled outlook of partiality and prejudice to an informed, expanded humanity. Karen armstrong explains how to practise the religion of compassion that her last books have preached. Acclaim for karen armstrong twelve steps to a compassionate life armstrong, a revered genius of elucidation and synthesis, now tells the full and profound story of altruism throughout human history.
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