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When Things Fall Apart
Heart Advice for Difficult Times
by Pema Chodron
ISBN: 1570621608
ISBN-13: 9781570621604
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
In this collection of talks, the Buddhist nun and spiritual master Pema Chodron addresses how to respond to pain and misfortune, such as the loss of a loved one. Chodron counsels a fearless acceptance that leads to compassion for oneself and for others. She calls this concept loving-kindness.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Random House Inc
Published date: 1997
Size: 6 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 0.8 pounds
Publisher's Notes
There is a fundamental happiness available to every individual--yet we usually miss it while spending our lives trying to escape suffering that is ultimately guite inescapable. Pema Chodron, an American Buddhist teacher, shows that the secret to freeing oneself from pain is not to run from it, but to step right up to the uncharted territory of difficulty with friendliness and curiosity.
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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
Pema Chodron
Shambhala. Used - Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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When Things Fall Apart Heart Advice for Difficult Times
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Shambhala. Fine in Very Good dust jacket; Book has no flaws. Dust jacket is bright . and intact, small (mended) tear to upper front corner.. 1996. First Edition; Twentieth Printing. Hardcover. 1570621608 . 0.3 x 10.6 x 7.9 Inches; 147 pages; There is a fundamental happiness right within our reach, yet we usually miss it—ironically, while caught up in attempts to escape pain and suffering. Pema Chödrön's radical and compassionate advice for what to do when things fall apart in our lives goes against the grain of our usual habits and expectations and confronts us with traditional Buddhist wisdom. There is only one approach to suffering that is of lasting benefit, Pema teaches, and that approach involves moving <i>toward</i> painful situations to the best of our ability with friendliness and curiosity, relaxing into the essential groundlessness of our entire situation. It is there, in the midst of chaos, that we can discover the truth and love that are indestructible. Included in the book are: Ways to use painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and courage Ways to communicate that lead to openness and true intimacy with others Practices for reversing our negative habitual patterns Methods for working with chaotic situations Ways to cultivate compassionate, energetic social action . ( more information) Offered by Aurum Books (United States)
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Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Shambhala Pubns, 1997. Hard Cover -- VG/VG -- Other than a few sentences underlined, book and dust jacket are bright with only slightest of wear. Later printing.. ISBN: 1570621608. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. CONDUCT LIFE BUDDHISM CHANGE EVENTS. ( more information) Offered by gigabooks (United States)
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Shambhala. Near Fine with no dust jacket; Book's only flaw is vertical crease to . front cover, otherwise fine.. 1996. First Edition; Ninth Printing. Hardcover. 1570621608 . 0.3 x 10.6 x 7.9 Inches; 147 pages; There is a fundamental happiness right within our reach, yet we usually miss it—ironically, while caught up in attempts to escape pain and suffering. Pema Chödrön's radical and compassionate advice for what to do when things fall apart in our lives goes against the grain of our usual habits and expectations and confronts us with traditional Buddhist wisdom. There is only one approach to suffering that is of lasting benefit, Pema teaches, and that approach involves moving <i>toward</i> painful situations to the best of our ability with friendliness and curiosity, relaxing into the essential groundlessness of our entire situation. It is there, in the midst of chaos, that we can discover the truth and love that are indestructible. Included in the book are: Ways to use painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and courage Ways to communicate that lead to openness and true intimacy with others Practices for reversing our negative habitual patterns Methods for working with chaotic situations Ways to cultivate compassionate, energetic social action . ( more information) Offered by Aurum Books (United States)
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Boston, MA, U.S.A.: Boston, MA, U.S.A.: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated, 1997, 1997 Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. ISBN:1570621608. NF/VG HARDCOVER.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. ( more information) Offered by MEADOR BOOKS (United States)
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Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Shambhala Pubns, 1997. CONDUCT LIFE BUDDHISM CHANGE EVENTS. ISBN: 1570621608. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. CONDUCT LIFE BUDDHISM CHANGE EVENTS. ( more information) Offered by Pinacle Books (United States)
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