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Inspiration and encouragement for cultivating kindness—by embracing the joy, suffering, confusion, and brilliance of our everyday lives—from the author of When Things Fall Apart

Do you want to be a more compassionate person, confident and unafraid to love yourself and the world around you unconditionally, but aren’t sure how? We often look far and wide for guidance to become better people, as though the answers were somewhere out there. But Pema Chödrön suggests that the best and most direct teacher for awakening loving-kindness is in fact your very own life.
 
Based on talks given during a one-month meditation retreat at Gampo Abbey, where Pema lives and teaches, her teachings here focus on learning how to see the events of our lives as the perfect material for learning to love ourselves and our world playfully and wholeheartedly—and to live in our skin fearlessly, without aggression, harshness, or shame. This is instruction for embarking on the greatest adventure of all, to come alive to your inherent human kindness.


“Perhaps what makes Pema's message resonate so strongly with people, no matter what their religion or spiritual path, is its universality.” —O, The Oprah Magazine
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"These teachings are simple, earthy, and alive. Pema's deep experience and her fresh way of looking at things are like mountain water-clear and refreshing, as good Dharma should be." —Jack Kornfield, coauthor of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom

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PEMA CHÖDRÖN is an American Buddhist nun in the lineage of renowned Tibetan meditation master Chögyam Trungpa and resident teacher at Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia, the first Tibetan monastery in North America established for Westerners. She is the author of many books and audiobooks, including the best-selling When Things Fall Apart and Don't Bite the Hook.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BBXJKQU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shambhala (November 5, 1996)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 5, 1996
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 633 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
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Pema Chödrön is an American Buddhist nun in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa. She is resident teacher at Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia, the first Tibetan monastery in North America established for Westerners. She is also the author of many books and audiobooks, including the best-selling When Things Fall Apart and Don't Bite the Hook.

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Erin
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful! I want to read again and again!
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023
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She so clearly and simply breaks down these beautiful concepts into this bite size book that are understandable and feel so connected to what naturally makes sense to me... but it so different than what I have been taught growing up in the US. I plan to read this again and again because it warms my heart every time!
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Jean B. Fitzgerald
5.0 out of 5 stars Pema is One of the World's Wisest & Perceptive People
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2021
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I've got several tapes of Pema's. Her "retreats" are super. I love her voice. But back to the book. I'm not quite through reading (but I've read others of hers) but for me she is so down to earth, wo wise, so understanding. I could go on and on.
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Penny Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew they could fit so much wisdom into such a small book?
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2014
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Great little book. And by "little", I mean that literally. It's not much larger than a deck of playing cards. I suppose the part of the description where it says "pocket classics" should have been my clue lol! Nevertheless, I was surprised at how small it was when it arrived.

Anyway, I liked it so much, I immediately ordered another one of her books: "When Things Fall Apart". Also, wonderful. She's definitely one of my new favorites. Eloquent, concise, simple, profound, timeless and so relevant to life.
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Souloflayla
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful little book
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2001
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A good friend recommended Pema Chodron's books to me, and I am so glad I took his advice and bought this book! I keep this little book in my purse and carry it with me everywhere, and read it in those "wasted" moments waiting in a doctors office, or riding in a car, even while waiting in line at the bank on a Friday afternoon. The poor thing is wrinkled and bent from use, travel, and being read, over and over! There is much wisdom here in Pema Chodron's easy to read, easy to understand book, and it can be applied to anyone of any faith. I recommend Awakening Loving- Kindness to everyone!
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Nancy Worrell
5.0 out of 5 stars kind and loving
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2010
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Purchased this as a gift. It is a soothing thought-provoking book. I've read it through several times. I keep it by my bed and usually pick up and read a few random sentences or pages each day. I was first introduced to it when I was going through a very difficult time -- now I read it as a reminder and for the insight that is so easy to miss when you get caught up in the daily routine of life.
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Neal J. Pollock
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely little book
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2005
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This tiny book is an abridged version of "Wisdom of No Escape," Ani Chödrön's first major work. Ani is a title for Buddhist Nuns or Bhikshunis. She is spiritual director of Gampo Abbey (named for the medieval master Gampopa). However, only 4 chapters were excluded. Its size is conducive to carrying it around with you for inspiration or to share with others (I tend to give away books after reading them). Its major points include: not preferring samsara (the usual, relative world) to nirvana (the ultimate world), integrating taught and experienced Dharma (teachings), (p. 122): playfulness-learning to play like a raven in the wind, Tonglen (sending and receiving practice), Bodhichitta (compassion), and the wheel of life. It includes some less than obvious observations such as:

p. 28: "the desire to change fundamentally a form of aggression toward oneself...If you throw out your neurosis, you also throw out your wisdom."

p. 60: Life is such a miracle, and a lot of the time we feel only resentment about how it's all working out for us."

It also includes some of her wonderful teaching stories:

pp. 65-7: samurai who asked a master to explain heaven and hell

pp. 75-7: God with ½ red and ½ blue hat walking down the middle of a street.

So, you can read "Wisdom of No Escape" for completeness, but consider owning a copy of "Awakening Loving Kindness" too.
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digablechiq
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful condition; fast shipping!
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2022
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Product arrived just as described, far more quickly than expected! Thanks so much!!
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pinkquartz
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful writing in teeny-tiny print!
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2015
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Perhaps I didn't read the description carefully enough. This is a pocket sized book, which is great for carrying in my purse and reading a page or 2 in a waiting room. BUT, the print is so tiny that it is difficult to read, so I need a magnifying glass in my purse as well! I love Pema's writing and it is worth the eye strain to read!
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RADHEY
5.0 out of 5 stars Words can have more soothing effect than medicine on body and soul.
Reviewed in India on December 12, 2023
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I have found one more teacher ,I would always be looking upto in the time of uncertainty and in the tormoil of life.
Few Words will be not be sufficient to express my gratitude to Pema chödrön,
I feel warm writing these lines and can not describe how emotions can not be captured in to words yet by me.
I want to express my gratitude and with humility ,I will always look upto You.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us.
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Jojo
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2020
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This book is beautifully written. I keep reading it and buying copies for people. It has a special message of compassion and kindness for oneself and others.
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Roslyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book.
Reviewed in Australia on November 3, 2023
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This is a great size book to carry with me all the time as a reminder to practice loving kindness. Thank you so much.
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R. Lafleur
5.0 out of 5 stars Pema shines as usual in this short excerpt from The ...
Reviewed in Canada on March 16, 2017
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Pema shines as usual in this short excerpt from The Wisdom of No Escape. Found it unfortunate that the seller decided to undercut the price of this book on kindness by a penny.
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Nee Nee Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars Whenever I'm looking for connection to Loving Kindness this book ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2017
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Whenever I'm looking for connection to Loving Kindness this book relates to exactly what I need in terms of inspiration. Her words remind me of what my Buddhist practice is all about. I sometimes just randomly dip in and I always find a teaching to reflect upon.
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