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by Pema Chodron (Author)
Tenemos a nuestro alcance una oportunidad fundamental de felicidad que por lo general desperdiciamos, ir nicamente, por estar atrapados en nuestros intentos por escapar del dolor y el sufrimiento. Pema Ch dr n da un consejo compasivo y radical extra do de la sabidur a budista para cuando todo se derrumba en nuestras vidas, consejo que va a contrapelo de nuestras costumbres y expectativas habituales. S lo hay una manera de encarar el sufrimiento que proporcione beneficio duradero, nos ense a Pema: ir hacia las situaciones dolorosas con cordialidad y curiosidad, relaj ndonos en la insubstancialidad fundamental de toda nuestra situaci n. Es ah , en medio del caos, que podemos descubrir la verdad y el amor que son indestructibles.
El libro incluye:- Modos de usar las emociones dolorosas para cultivar la sabidur a, la compasi n y la valent a
- M todos de comunicaci n que llevan a una verdadera apertura hacia los dem s y a una verdadera cercan a
- Pr cticas para revertir patrones negativos habituales
- T cnicas para trabajar con situaciones ca ticas
- Herramientas para cultivar una acci n social en rgica y compasiva 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 action
Author Biography
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 the author of many books and audiobooks, including the best-selling When Things Fall Apart and Don't Bite the Hook.
