When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
by:
Pema Chödrön (author)
The beautiful practicality of her teaching has made Pema Chödrön one of the most beloved of contemporary American spiritual authors among Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. A collection of talks she gave between 1987 and 1994, the book is a treasury of wisdom for going on living when we are...
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The beautiful practicality of her teaching has made Pema Chödrön one of the most beloved of contemporary American spiritual authors among Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. A collection of talks she gave between 1987 and 1994, the book is a treasury of wisdom for going on living when we are overcome by pain and difficulties. Chödrön discusses: • Using painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and courage • Communicating so as to encourage others to open up rather than shut down • Practices for reversing habitual patterns • Methods for working with chaotic situations • Ways for creating effective social action
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781570623448 (1570623449)
ASIN: 1570623449
Publish date: September 26th 2000
Publisher: Shambhala
Pages no: 160
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
Health,
Self Help,
Religion,
Philosophy,
Spirituality,
Psychology,
Inspirational,
Buddhism,
Zen,
Eastern Philosophy
This book’s title caught my eye at a time when I felt like things were falling apart for me. I’ve long been open to the teachings of Buddhism and so I thought I might find some insight, even comfort, in Ms Chodron’s words. And I did, but this is not a “hand-holding,” “feel good” book. It’s blunt i...
This is no insult because I am only three starring this compared to all my other newfound buddhism, and Pema Chodron specifically. Whew, what a lifesaver!!
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