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‘‘Pema’s deep experience and her fresh way of looking at things are like mountain water – clear and deep.’ Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart and After the Ecstasy, the Laundry.
‘As one of Pema Chödrön’s grateful students, I have been learning the most pressing and necessary lesson of all: how to keep opening wider my own heart.’ Alice Walker
‘It is a lively and accessible take on ancient techniques for transforming terror and pain into joy and compassion.’ O, the Oprah Winfrey magazine
Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart and After the Ecstasy, the Laundry
'Pema’s deep experience and her fresh way of looking at things are like mountain water - clear and deep.’
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book changed many of my perspectives on life. Ms. Chodron teaches a simple method to handle daily up and downs along with the really tough situations. If you've always been waiting for everything to be just right before starting a spiritual practice/meditation, etc, but have never gotten to that perfect place, this is the book for you.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Pema has done it again! She manages to write about the spiritual path and buddhist teachings with such simplicity and earthiness. This is not detached in any way. A moving book that teaches us all about ourselves and that nothing is forbidden, we are simply human beings moving through our life together. If you are on the path to discover who you really are then this is a book you should read.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Another well-written book from this author.... This one specifically has more references to Buddhist meditation practice and 'slogans', but with a very open and readable approach. She takes apart some otherwise abstract concepts and brings them to earth in a human and practical way. This book would be good for anyone curious about how spiritual practice can be part of everyday life or someone who has learnt Shamatha practice and would like to refine it.
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Great book!
Really the title of my review says it all. This is a well written book on Buddhism great for a beginner to the religion. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nicolas Boyd
Not read by Pema
It's Pema's words but not her voice. Not sure how that will make you feel but I have realised that the reason why Pema is so effective (for me) in part is hearing her tone of... Read more
Published 17 months ago by K. Greer
Great Book
Pema Chodron is a great teacher and writes simply and clearly bringing wisdom from the Buddhist tradition. You don't need to be a Buddhist to enjoy this book.
Published 17 months ago by C. Pearson
start where you are
Like reading this very much.Pema writes about how all that is tough in your life can turn you round to loving yourself and by extension others. All done with warmth and humour.
Published 18 months ago by joe
Lojon Training in Compassion
Pema Chodron is well known in buddhist circles, or even those interested in self development in general, as a prominent spritual teacher who can articulate the ideas of eastern... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Emer Mullen
Acceptance of things as they are
Another book about mindfullness. You will read nothing new here - it has all been written about before. However, if you are new to Buddhism it could be a good introduction. Read more
Published on 27 July 2009 by Eric Nicholson
Wondrous simplicity and clarity
Pema Chodron is a wonderful teacher, who shares time honored techniques of breathing in suffering and anger and breathing out compassion and love in a way that is so guileless and... Read more
Published on 30 July 1999
Finally A Book That Supports the Embracing of Humaness!
Chodron's book was such a fresh breath! While most books are giving us the top ten reasons why we should deny, hide or get rid of our not-so-good feelings and emotions, she... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 1999
Great for serious practicioners
A good book, by a good writer. I would caution however that unless you are very familiar with Buddhism in general, this book could easily lose you. Read more
Published on 28 July 1998
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