{"product_id":"how-to-love-paperback","title":"How to Love – Paperback by Thich Nhat Hanh (Illustrations by Jason Deantonis)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Shelved It:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA breathtakingly simple yet profound masterclass in mindfulness, relational grace, and emotional clarity. Master Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh distills the essence of compassionate partnership down to its most fundamental truths, teaching us that true affection cannot exist without deep understanding and inner freedom. Shelved gently within our \u003cb\u003eLifestyle \u0026amp; Botanical Wellness\u003c\/b\u003e sanctuary alongside heart-centered works like \u003ci\u003eThink Like a Monk\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Yamas \u0026amp; Niyamas\u003c\/i\u003e, this pocket-sized volume is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to nurture healthier, more conscious connections with themselves and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all yearn to love and be loved, yet so often our relationships become tangled in expectations, misunderstanding, and emotional reactivity. In \u003ci\u003eHow to Love\u003c\/i\u003e, beloved global spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh offers clear, practical insights into the true nature of intimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing charming, meditative illustrations by Jason Deantonis, this concise guide explores the four key pillars of genuine love according to Buddhist tradition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLovingkindness (\u003ci\u003eMaitri\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Offering true happiness and warmth without conditions or hidden agendas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompassion (\u003ci\u003eKaruna\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Learning to recognize and alleviate another person’s suffering—and your own—with empathy and patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoy (\u003ci\u003eMudita\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Cultivating lightness, celebration, and mutual delight in shared existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInclusiveness (\u003ci\u003eUpeksha\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Moving beyond attachment, jealousy, and possessiveness into a space of spacious freedom and deep respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are navigating a long-term partnership, healing from past heartbreak, or learning how to offer yourself deeper self-compassion, \u003ci\u003eHow to Love\u003c\/i\u003e is a gentle, restorative balm for the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 5.9 x 4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55521248182591,"sku":"9781937006884","price":11.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1534\/5983\/files\/p9VvN3Xy2r9781937006884.webp?v=1788969465","url":"https:\/\/shopevoke.net\/products\/how-to-love-paperback","provider":"EVOKE Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}