ABSTRACT
The chapter starts by examining how the Buddhist accounts of compassion differ from Western scientific theories and applications of compassion practices. This is followed by an outline of three types of meditation practices which develop and/or work with compassion and the three related qualities of loving kindness, rejoicing and equanimity. The current evidence base on the neural underpinnings of compassion and loving kindness practices is outlined. Finally, the practical and theoretical considerations are integrated using examples of how compassion practice can be embedded in routine everyday work and life activities throughout the day.
