<p>The bestselling author of <i>The Healing Power of Mind</i> presents Tibetan Buddhist instructions for transforming negative thoughts and feelings into loving-kindness toward all beings. Tulku Thondup instructs that by bringing to mind images and thoughts of Avalokitesvara the Buddhist deity of loving-kindness we can connect from the heart with the Buddha's example. According to Tulku Thondup when we awaken loving-kindness through this practice our outlook on life fundamentally changes and we ourselves can become a source of joy and inspiration to others.</p><p>Tulku Thondup describes the benefits of loving-kindness and offers guidance on how to practice the meditations. He leads guided meditations for invoking and sharing the blessings of the Buddha of Loving-Kindness. In the book Tulku Thondup offers teachings on the Buddhist view of loving-kindness and philosophy behind Tibetan Buddhist visualization and prayer practices. The package also includes a full-color illustration of Avalokitesvara the Buddha of Loving-Kindness for help with the visualization.</p><p><i>Photograph courtesy of Sotheby's Inc. (c) 2006</i></p>