Audible Audio Edition
Listening Length: 2 hours and 38 minutes
Program Type: Audiobook
Version: Original recording
Publisher: Sounds True
Audible.com Release Date: October 2, 2014
Language: English
ASIN: B00O4FU4XU
Best Sellers Rank: #58 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Philosophy > Eastern > Buddhism > Tibetan #71 in Books > Audible Audiobooks > Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism & Eastern Religions #83 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Philosophy > Eastern > Buddhism > Rituals & Practice
Pema Chodron presents meditation techniques that require very little experience with meditation and are easily accessible to anyone who wants to learn to transform pain into love.In a world filled with suffering, it can at times be overwhelming to balance your emotions so you can affect change. By understanding our own fears, we can then address some of the root causes of our unhappiness. This CD introduces some intriguing concepts and solutions and presents the following topics for discussion:Mindfulness and MaitriWhat is the root cause of happiness and suffering?Unlimited joyCompassionThe Enemies of CompassionIntroduction to the Practice of CompassionA guided Maitri session is included on both CDs. I love how Pema Chodron honors her teachers by giving credit where credit is due. She explains what she was taught and effectively translates ancient teachings and stories into methods for modern application.With warmth and wisdom Pema Chodron shows the way to a more flexible, open life filled with love and compassion. She says that often we look for strength in what weakens us. An intriguing concept!Through mindfulness and meditation practice (more like a visualization than complete solitude and she guides you through the process), you can more attuned and receptive.I love her idea about using words and actions to make things better, but it isn't always easy. Patience is one of the qualities you have to develop to follow these teachings and to get to a place of peace, there is suffering. Even after peace, there is some suffering, but you may be able to turn the suffering into creativity and make it an energy you use for good.
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