Pema Chödrön
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Language
English
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Description
“A lively and accessible take on ancient techniques for transforming terror and pain into joy and compassion,” from beloved Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön (O, The Oprah Magazine)
Lifelong guidance for changing the way we relate to the scary and difficult moments of our lives—showing us how we can use our difficulties and fears as a way to soften our hearts and open...
Lifelong guidance for changing the way we relate to the scary and difficult moments of our lives—showing us how we can use our difficulties and fears as a way to soften our hearts and open...
Author
Publisher
Shambhala Audio
Pub. Date
p2010
Edition
Unabridged ed.
Physical Desc
5 CDs (5 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Fear and guilt are two of the greatest challenges we face on the spiritual path, but there is a way to transform these painful feelings into courageous self-acceptance. Pema Chodron presents the five aphorisms for developing fearlessness that were given to Machig Lapdronma, one of Tibetan Buddhism's greatest female teachers.
Author
Publisher
Shambhala Audio
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
7 sound discs (7 hrs.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Listeners learn about Lojong mind training, a practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition based on a set of aphorisms (brief statements of life truths) formulated in Tibet in the 12th century by Geshe Chekhawa. The practice teaches clarifying and purifying one's currupt motivations and attitudes.
Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
p2005
Physical Desc
3 CDs (3.5 hrs.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The author here gives us tools for learning to stay with our uneasiness, and shows us how to recognize "shenpa." She guides us through the sticky feeling - exploring the moments when we get hooked - and offers us a look at the freedom available when we uncover "shenpa," and work with it intelligently and compassionately.
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
2000.©1997.
Physical Desc
xi, 148 pages ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes a traditional Buddhist approach to suffering and how embracing the painful situation and using communication, negative habits, and challenging experiences leads to emotional growth and happiness.
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Language
English
Description
Ever feel trapped in the same old habits and painful emotions time and time again? These are patterns we all face, and sometimes they feel impossible to shake. So how can we get unstuck? Drawing on time-honored Buddhist teachings on shenpa (all the attachments and compulsions that cause us suffering), Pema Chödrön shows how certain habits of mind tend to "hook" us and get us stuck in states of anger, blame, self-hatred, addiction, and so much more--and,...
Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
xv, 133 pages ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
Through the insights of her own teachers and life journey, Pema Ch?dr?n offers us her heartfelt advice on how to face the unknown-in ourselves and in the world-and how our missteps can open our eyes to see new possibilities and purpose.
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 177 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Welcoming the Unwelcome includes teachings on the true meaning of karma, recognizing the basic goodness in ourselves and the people we share our lives with--even the most challenging ones, transforming adversity into opportunities for growth, and freeing ourselves from the empty and illusory labels that separate us. Pema also provides step-by-step guides to a basic sitting meditation and a compassion meditation that anyone can use to bring light...