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Binding: Mass Market PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 294.3444 EAN: 9781590302262 ISBN: 1590302265 Label: Shambhala Manufacturer: Shambhala Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 208 Publication Date: January 11, 2005 Publisher: Shambhala Release Date: January 11, 2005 Studio: Shambhala Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Much like Zen, Pema Chodron's interpretation of Tibetan Buddhism takes the form of a nontheistic spiritualism. In When Things Fall Apart this head of a Tibetan monastery in Canada outlines some relevant and deceptively profound terms of Tibetan Buddhism that are germane to modern issues. The key to all of these terms is accepting that in the final analysis, life is groundless. By letting go, we free ourselves to face fear and obstacles and offer ourselves unflinchingly to others. The graceful, conversational tone of Chodron's writing gives the impression of sitting on a pillow across from her, listening to her everyday examples of Buddhist wisdom. Product Description: There is a fundamental opportunity for happiness right within our reach, yet we usually miss it—ironically, while we are caught up in attempts to escape pain and suffering. Drawn from traditional Buddhist wisdom, 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. There is only one approach to suffering that is of lasting benefit, Pema teaches, and that approach involves moving toward painful situations 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 Methods of communicating that lead to openness and true intimacy with others Practices for reversing negative habitual patterns Techniques for working with chaotic situations Tools for cultivating compassionate, energetic social action Average Rating:
 Rating:  - esoteric drivel It is an indication that something is wrong if you have to go read another book or two on history and philosophy of Buddhism in order to understand the esoteric dogma she is talking about. Now to put all this in simple terms the jest of the book seams to be: We are all going to die and we should think about it all the time. There is no hope and we should not even try All is suffering and we should not try to do anything about it All is pain and we should ... Read More Rating:  - Pema Chodron Shines This book is written for those who don't necessarily indentify as Buddhists, and/or don't practice Buddhist doctrines. That being said, this is a book that has helped many fledling Buddhists come to understand how the mind works, how one can tame the ego, and make friends with all of our thoughts, negative and positive. She teaches in the tradition of the Shambhala Warrior, a path laid out by the brilliant Buddhist teacher (and Chodron's root teacher), Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. ... Read More Rating: - Truth not false sunshineI found this book amazingly fresh. All the other self-help books tell you how to mask the problems in your life and push them under the rug. Thinking positive is a great thing too, but you do have to deal with reality when things do go bad ... and they always do and always will. Life is a rollercoaster ... always. As this book teaches if you can make friends with your life as it is, you will be much happier and your life will inevitably be better. The main thing I have learned from this book is to be ... Read More Rating: - A book full of hope for those right in the midst of suffering.I have been meditating for years and appreciate Pema Chodron's practical wisdom for those with deep tendencies toward doubt and fear. No book can replace a live teacher and practice with others, but this book gives encouragement and clearly points out the way through doubt and fear. Hard as it is, I've learned that the most important teaching and the most vital experience of our lives is right in the midst of suffering. While all the book is insightful, I especially recommend chapters 6, 7, 9, and 18. Rating:  - Perfect, short chapters - easy to read in sections!This book is so full of beautifully worded advice, using stories from the author's life and is comprised of short chapters, so it's perfect to read one "lesson" and wait to absorb it before reading on. It's great bedtime reading...and the lessons are so rich, yet the author makes them seem possible to include in daily life. |
