When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
by Pema Chodron
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Author: Pema ChodronEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-01-11
ISBN: 1590302265
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Shambhala
Book Reviews of When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
Book Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read many psychological, philisophical, and self-help or self-improvement books. This book is the best I have encountered thus far. It speaks towards everyone, not just those practicing an Eastern philosophy (which is the author's backround). The way it's written, the instructions; all the components of this book provide a realistic way to view the world from an un-biased and somewhat uplifting perspective.
Summary of When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
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 Ch?dr?n'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 actionMuch 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.
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