The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times

Pema Chödrön

ISBN 10: 1570624097 / ISBN 13: 9781570624094

Published by Shambhala (edition First Edition), 2001

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With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times
• Publisher: Shambhala (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1570624097
• ISBN 13: 9781570624094
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

About this title

Synopsis

In The Places That Scare You, Pema Chödrön continues the teachings of When Things Fall Apart, showing how at the core of the most painful experiences lie the seeds of spiritual awakening. Here she presents key teachings on recognizing and cultivating the "soft spot" that is the gateway to compassion and open-heartedness. In this book she discusses:

   •  The four great catalysts of awakening, and how to integrate them into our lives
   •  Why the "soft spot" is necessary for spiritual awakening
   •  The basic goodness that is inherently ours
   •  How the three noble principles can enrich everything we do
   •  The maitri meditation that multiplies love
   •  Why an attitude of "don't know" can be wiser than the world's greatest spiritual teachings
   •  How to keep the heart open with equal fearlessness to both heartache and delight

About the Author

Pema Chödrön is an American Buddhist nun in the lineage of Chögyam 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 Don't Bite the Hook.