Four Immeasurables: practices to open the heart

The Four Immeasurables is a rich suite of practices that open the heart, counter the distortions in our relationships to ourselves, and deepen our relationships to others. Alan Wallace presents a unique interweaving of teachings on the "Four Immeasurables" (the cultivation of loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity) with instruction on quiescence, or shamatha, meditation practices to empower the mind. The book includes both guided meditations and lively discussions on the implications of these teachings for our own lives.

"Alan Wallace is one of the great Western Buddhist thinkers of our day."—Howard Cutler, coauthor with H.H. the Dalai Lama of The Art of Happiness

"A one-of-a-kind book that helps educate as well as inspire."—Inquiring Mind

"Any person on a spiritual path, Buddhist or not, will find in this book fresh, practical insights for 'cultivating a boundless heart.' A thought-provoking, useful, encouraging read."—Sophia Tarila, ForeWord Magazine

B. Alan Wallace has authored, edited, or translated more than thirty books on Tibetan Buddhism. An in-demand international teacher, he is the founder and president of the Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies and lives in Santa Barbara.

3rd edition of the book formerly titled: Boundless Heart.