CELEBRATE MY NEW BOOK RELEASE! SELF-COMPASSION: HOW TO TAME YOUR INNER CRITIC AND AMPLIFY YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH Released on December 5th, 2020 Dear Friends, I’m excited to announce that my latest book “SELF-COMPASSION: How to Tame Your Inner Critic and Amplify Your Spiritual Health” was published on Amazon.com today, December 5th, 2020. The fundamental teachings of philosophical Buddhism, both the Suttas and the Abhidhamma, are rich and indicative that people should look inward first before seeing outward. The practice of self-compassion signifies the beginning of this inner journey. Many people who seek material pursuits lack self-compassion and compassion for others. The material mentality can be competitive and promotes selfishness and the insight that the spiritual life can bring well-being is lost. Moreover, people who do not fully understand compassion for themselves and others naturally form violent and destructive views. When we practice self-compassion, it supports us to see