Love Hurts: Buddhist Advice for the Heartbroken offers gentle, down-to-earth support for navigating the intense pain of romantic breakups and other emotional crises. Drawing on 2,500-year-old Buddhist teachings on suffering and compassion, it presents a simple, practical approach to getting through some of life’s hardest moments.
Written in an accessible, contemporary voice, this compact guide functions like a first-aid kit for a broken heart. It explains why heartbreak feels so overwhelming, then shows how awareness, kindness toward yourself, and steady self-care can help you move through grief rather than stay stuck in it.
The advice here is intended for anyone dealing with emotional pain, not only Buddhist readers. Short chapters and concrete suggestions make it easy to dip in whenever feelings surge, offering comfort and a clearer way forward.
Inside you’ll find:
- Plain-language explanations of Buddhist insights on suffering and healing
- Practical self-care ideas for the days and weeks after a breakup
- Guidance for working with difficult emotions without numbing out
- Encouragement for finding hope and meaning after loss
Thoughtful and reassuring, Love Hurts is a supportive companion for anyone searching for light at the end of an emotional tunnel.
