Books and Tapes by Pema Chodron

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Start Where You Are : A Guide to Compassionate Living ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Pema Chodron / Paperback / Published 1994
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This book is unique in that Pema shares with us her own struggles and failures, and shows, using examples that we Westerners can relate to, how the proverbs can gently bring us back to the path. Her humor, understanding, and love shine through this book.

Other Books and Tapes on the Tonglen (Mind Training) Practice
Awakening Compassion : Meditation Practice for Difficult Times
Pema Chodron, boxed set of 6 audio cassettes icon / Published 1997
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A wonderful set of tapes, every one of which I have played many times. 'Pema shows you how to use your own painful emotions as stepping stones to wisdom, compassion and fearlessness. You will learn how to make friends with the most painful parts of your life experience, and how to use your natural courage and honesty to transform even the most painful situations.' Click on the title to see if Amazon.com are discounting this tape set now: if not, you may do better to buy it from Barnes and Noble or Sounds True, the publisher.
When Things Fall Apart : Heart Advice for Difficult Times ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Pema Chodron / Hardcover / Published 1997
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This commentary on "Using adverse conditions as the path to awakening" is the ideal book for someone in crisis. Its aim is not to survive the crisis, but to use it as a unique opportunity to let go and open up. I'm sure you know someone in crisis right now, and this is the perfect gift for them (or for yourself).
When Things Fall Apart : Heart Advice for Difficult Times ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Pema Chodron / Audio Cassette icon / Published 1997
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Audiocassette version of the above.
Noble Heart
Pema Chodron / 6 Audio Cassettes icon / Published 1998
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On bodhcitta (awakened heart). I haven't heard it yet, but I suggest you order it right now, sight unseen (particularly since Amazon.com is offering a great discount.) By the way, they don't bill your card until they ship.
Awakening Loving-Kindness (Shambhala Pocket Classics) ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Pema Chodron / Paperback / Published 1996
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This is an abridged pocket edition of Pema's first book, "The Wisdom of No Escape". Carry it everywhere you go, open it at random to any piece of her humorous and compassionate wisdom. Or just look into her eyes on the cover photo! A bargain.
The Wisdom of No Escape : And the Path of Loving-Kindness ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
Pema Chodron / Paperback / Published 1991
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On shamata (basic Buddhist meditation) and tonglen. Pema's first book.