The Wisdom of No Escape: and the Path of Loving-Kindness by Pema Chodron (Englis

Description: The Wisdom of No Escape by Pema Chodron This book is about saying yes to life in all its manifestations-embracing the potent mixture of joy, suffering, brilliance, and confusion that characterizes the human experience. Pema Chodron shows us the profound value of our situation of "no escape" from the ups and downs of life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The "down-to-earth, unsentimental, [and] high-humored" Pema Chödrön classic on learning to face our lives just as they are (Los Angeles Times) Its true, as they say, that we can only love others when we first love ourselves—and we can only experience real joy when we stop running from pain. The key to understanding these truisms is simple but not easy: we must learn to open ourselves up to life in all its manifestations. Here, spiritual teacher and When Things Fall Apart author Pema Chödrön presents a uniquely practical approach to doing just that, showing us the true value in having "no escape" from the ups and downs of life. Drawing from her own experiences with marriage, divorce, motherhood, and more, Pema reveals that when we embrace the happiness and heartache, the inspiration and confusion—all the twists and turns that are part of natural life—we can begin to discover a true wellspring of courageous love thats been within our hearts all along. As she writes in chapter four: "Our neurosis and our wisdom are made out of the same material. If you throw out your neurosis, you also throw out your wisdom." Notes Two classics of Buddhism-inspired guidance from much-acclaimed mindfulness writer Pema Chodron, espousing the benefits of a more compassionate view of events. Author Biography Pema Chodron is an American Buddhist nun in the lineage of Chogyam 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 Dont Bite the Hook. Review "Whatever your folly—anger or fear or jealousy or melancholy—Chödrön teaches that freedom from it lies in getting to know it completely, with some kind of softness, and learning how, once youve experienced it fully, to let go." —Brain Pickings"This deceptively straightforward book is an excellent introduction to the thinking of a major Western Buddhist leader who gracefully bridges contemporary life with traditional practices."—Publishers Weekly Review Quote "Whatever your folly--anger or fear or jealousy or melancholy--Ch Details ISBN1611806054 Author Pema Chodron Pages 136 Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc Year 2018 ISBN-10 1611806054 ISBN-13 9781611806052 Format Paperback Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc Subtitle and the Path of Loving-Kindness Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Media Book DEWEY 294.3444 Short Title The Wisdom of No Escape Language English Publication Date 2018-07-31 AU Release Date 2018-07-31 NZ Release Date 2018-07-31 US Release Date 2018-07-31 UK Release Date 2018-07-31 Replaces 9781570628726 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118788482;

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