The Pocket Pema Chodron (Shambhala Pocket Classics)

Author: Pema Chödrön
Publication date : December 9, 2008
Edition : POC
Language : English
Print length : 176 pages
ISBN-10 : 1590306511
ISBN-13 : 978-1590306512
Item Weight : 2.79 ounces
Dimensions : 3 x 0.52 x 4.49 inches
A portable collection of short inspirational readings by “one of the world's wisest women”—the American Buddhist teacher and author of When Things Fall Apart (O, the Oprah Magazine)
Pema Chödrön, beloved Buddhist nun and best-selling author, offers this treasury of 108 short selections from her more than four decades of study and writings. Here she presents teachings on breaking free of destructive patterns; developing patience, kindness, and joy amid our everyday struggles; becoming fearless; and unlocking our natural warmth, intelligence, and goodness. Designed for on-the-go inspiration,this is a perfect guide to Buddhist principles and the foundations of meditation and mindfulness.
The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.