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Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion

by Pema Chodron

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A collection of essential teachings and practices for cultivating mindfulness and compassion.

Synopsis:

Tibetan Buddhist nun Pema Chodron offers short, stand-alone readings designed to help readers cultivate compassion and awareness amid the challenges of daily living.
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About the Author

Pema Chödrön is an American Buddhist nun and one of the foremost students of Chögyam Trungpa, the renowned meditation master. She is the author of The Wisdom of No Escape, Start Where You Are, and The Places That Scare You and she is resident teacher at Gampo Abbey, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the first Tibetan monastery in North America established for Westerners.
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Pamela, June 12, 2006 (view all comments by Pamela)
What a wonderful introduction to Buddhist principles. Eastern thought put into terms we westerners can relate to. Not watering it down at all but helping us to find the path of compassion for ourselves and others.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781590300787
Subtitle:
108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion
Author:
Chodron, Pema
Publisher:
Shambhala Publications
Location:
Boston
Subject:
Spiritual life
Subject:
Meditation
Subject:
Buddhism
Subject:
Buddhism - General
Subject:
Buddhism - Rituals & Practice
Subject:
Personal Growth - General
Subject:
Spiritual
Subject:
Spiritual life -- Buddhism.
Subject:
Meditation (buddhism)
Copyright:
2002
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
G-2003-18
Publication Date:
December 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
7.22x5.22x.63 in. .51 lbs.
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