In the Buddhist tradition, love is not just a feeling but a way of being present in the world. We may feel great love for our partners, our children, our friends-but how do we put that love into action so that others are nurtured by it? And what about loving ourselves-how do we develop self-acceptance and self-compassion?

Here are the essential Buddhist teachings on opening the heart, deepening our relationships, and finding true contentment. Longtime meditation teacher Moh Hardin offers key insights and simple practices from the Buddhist tradition that can transform our relationships and help us to find more meaning and fulfillment.

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Hardin ultimately introduces the inspiring idea of becoming a "bodhisattva warrior," a person who commits to living open-heartedly and working to ease the suffering of the world. Written with unusual clarity, simplicity, and warmth, this little book contains a wealth of wisdom that could change your life.