{"product_id":"9788417168100","title":"The four sublime states of mind","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Four Sublime States of Mind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a practical and profound guide to cultivating the four essential qualities that, according to Buddhist tradition, lead to a stable and authentic inner bliss: unconditional love, compassion, shared joy, and equanimity. Ramiro Calle, a renowned yoga and meditation teacher, explains how to develop these sublime states to transform the mind, dissolve internal conflict, and find a sense of service toward oneself and others. An essential manual for those seeking genuine and lasting happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book starts from a fundamental premise: every human being aspires to happiness, but mental obscuration generates unnecessary conflict and suffering. As an antidote, the four \"Heavenly Abodes\" or \"Divine Abodes\" taught by the Buddha are presented: unconditional love (metta), compassion (karuna), shared joy (mudita), and equanimity (upekkha). Through clear explanations, practical exercises, and reflections, the author guides the reader in the progressive cultivation of each of these qualities, showing how their deployment transforms one's relationship with oneself and with others, generating a deep inner bliss and a vital purpose based on help and shared well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultivating unconditional love as the foundation for one 's relationship with oneself and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping active compassion in the face of one's own and others' suffering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePracticing shared or empathetic joy, overcoming envy and comparison.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrating equanimity as mental balance in the face of life's vicissitudes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation and contemplative techniques for the development of the four sublime states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOvercoming conflict and mental suffering through inner transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at anyone interested in personal growth, meditation, and Buddhist philosophy applied to everyday life. It is especially useful for those seeking practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, or conflicting relationships, as well as for yoga and mindfulness practitioners who wish to delve deeper into the fundamental qualities of the heart and mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and structured method for cultivating inner happiness through four meditative qualities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical tools to dissolve mental patterns of conflict, friction, and unhappiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA transformative perspective on the purpose of life, based on service and unconditional love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExercises and reflections that integrate Eastern wisdom into daily Western life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calle, Ramiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandala Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT: MEDITATION AND VISUALIZATION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAMIRO CALLE LIBRARY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 154 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reference work within Ramiro Calle's bibliography that stands out for its practical approach and clarity of exposition. The author manages to convey profound concepts of Buddhist psychology in an accessible way, offering the reader a concrete path toward happiness that is not dependent on external circumstances. Recommended both for those new to meditation and for those who already have an established spiritual path and wish to deepen the qualities that transform the mind and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MANDALA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408064504155,"sku":"9788417168100","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841716810.jpg?v=1781859208","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417168100","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}