When Things Fall Apart
By Pema Chödrön
- Release Date: 1996-12-24
- Genre: Buddhism
Description
The beautiful practicality of her teaching has made Pema Chödrön one of the most beloved of contemporary American spiritual authors among Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. A collection of talks she gave between 1987 and 1994, the book is a treasury of wisdom for going on living when we are overcome by pain and difficulties. Chödrön discusses:
· Using painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and courage
· Communicating so as to encourage others to open up rather than shut down
· Practices for reversing habitual patterns
· Methods for working with chaotic situations
· Ways for creating effective social action
Reviews
Recommended by my trauma therapist
5By Josiah3637This book is helping me more than words could convey. I already finished it...but it's lessons are sure to continue.