No Time to Lose

by CHODRON, PEMA

• ISBN13: 9781590304242
• ISBN10: 1590304241
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2007-08-14
• Publisher: Shambhala

Summary

Over the years, Pema Chodron's books have offered readers an exciting new way of living: developing fearlessness, generosity, and compassion in all aspects of their lives. In No Time to Lose Pema invites readers to venture further along the path of the "bodhisattva warrior," explaining in depth how we can awaken the softness of our hearts and develop true confidence amid the challenges of daily living. Pema reveals the traditional Buddhist teachings that guide her own life: those of The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara), a text written by the eighth-century sage Shantideva. This treasured Buddhist work is remarkably relevant for our times, describing the steps we can take to cultivate courage, caring, and joythe keys to healing ourselves and our troubled world. Pema offers us a highly practical and engaging commentary on this essential text, explaining how its profound teachings can be applied to our daily lives.

Author Biography

Pema Chödrön is an American Buddhist nun in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa, the renowned Tibetan meditation master. She is resident teacher at Gampo Abbey, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the first Tibetan monastery in North America established for Westerners. She is the author of several books including the best-selling When Things Fall Apart and The Places That Scare You.

Table of Contents

People Like Us Can Make a Difference	p. ix
Developing a Clear Intention	p. 1
Preparing the Ground	p. 25
Transcending Hesitation	p. 53
Using Our Intelligence	p. 75
Taming the Mind	p. 103
The Three Disciplines	p. 129
Working with Anger	p. 159
Specific Situations for Practicing Patience	p. 189
Enthusiasm	p. 225
Heartbreak with Samsara	p. 269
Dissolving the Barriers	p. 303
Dedication	p. 341
Acknowledgments	p. 363
Study Guidelines	p. 365
Glossary	p. 367
Bibliography	p. 371
Index	p. 375
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