When Things Fall Apart
When Things Fall Apart
Pema Chodron
Jerry Colonna
The first laying out of Buddhist dharma as a path. - Jerry Colonna
Liz Lambert
Has been important to me, and I’ve given to people in my life because it had an impact on me. - Liz Lambert
Matt Haig
A gift for anyone going through a rocky tim. - Matt Haig
Krista Tippett
Kind of a sacred text that I carry around with me at all times because things are always falling apart. - Krista Tippett
Tara Brach
Wonderful. - Tara Brach
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When Things Fall Apart

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

Pema Chodron
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Pema Chodron
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In "When Things Fall Apart," Pema Chödrön extends a compassionate hand to those grappling with life's inevitable hardships, transforming the way we perceive and engage with our struggles. Through a series of poignant talks delivered with the warmth and clarity that has endeared her to readers worldwide, Chödrön weaves the profound teachings of Buddhism into a lifeline for navigating pain, loss, and chaos. Her words serve as a balm, offering not just solace but powerful tools for cultivating wisdom, courage, and a heart wide open to the world, even at its most challenging. Chödrön invites us on a journey inward, where we confront our deepest fears and sorrows not as enemies but as teachers. With empathy and insight, she guides us through practices that help reverse ingrained patterns, foster meaningful connections through authentic communication, and turn the soil of suffering to grow the seeds of compassion. Beyond individual healing, "When Things Fall Apart" is a clarion call for collective action and social change, rooted in the understanding that true transformation starts within. This book is a treasure trove of spiritual insight, offering a path to peace and resilience in the face of life's storms.

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Released
1996
24 Dec
Length
148
Pages

5

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A gift for anyone going through a rocky tim. - Matt Haig
The first laying out of Buddhist dharma as a path. - Jerry Colonna
Wonderful. - Tara Brach
Has been important to me, and I’ve given to people in my life because it had an impact on me. - Liz Lambert
Kind of a sacred text that I carry around with me at all times because things are always falling apart. - Krista Tippett
The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently.
— Pema Chodron, When Things Fall Apart

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