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Start Where You Are: How to Accept Yourself and Others (Paperback)

by Pema Chodron (Author)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Element Books; New edition edition (7 Mar 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 000719062X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007190621
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 76,211 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 Chodron'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


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'Pema’s deep experience and her fresh way of looking at things are like mountain water - clear and deep.’ --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming, 10 Sep 2007
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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.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally A Book That Supports the Embracing of Humaness!, 1 Feb 1999
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This review is from: Start Where You are: A Guide to Compassionate Living (Paperback)
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 suggests that we start right there and breathe them in. She points out that as our feelings are shared simultaneously with millions of others, we are never alone. This is so obvious, but the point is rarely made.

Chodron teaches us that the self-improvement market can join the human experience! We are worthy as is.

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for serious practicioners, 28 Jul 1998
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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. I have dabbled in Buddhism for many years and had trouble grasping some of her concepts. I had to read some sections several times to get their meaning. But overall it's very good.
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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... Read more
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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
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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... Read more
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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. Read more
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