claire morales: Pema Chodron's lucidity places Shantideva's 'The Way of the Bodhisattva' in contemporary context with insight into the ways we block our innate joy and compassion, highlighting our neuroses the practice reveals. Becoming Bodhissatvas: A Guidebook for Compassionate Action has been very helpful and enormously encouraging. A dear friendly companion and guide on the path.
United Kingdom on Nov 14, 2021
Monona: Don’t buy if you have No Time To Lose. This is a reissue with a different title.
That said, this is a remarkably insightful commentary by the Ven. Pema Chodron. Shantideva’s Way of the Bodhisattva is a beloved root text. Ani Pema brings it to life in a way that allows us to have access to Shantideva’s teachings for our use today.
This text does not include commentary on Chapter, which would be a full book in and of itself.
So grateful to be studying these materials!
United States on Aug 01, 2021
TJ: Amazing book. Love it. Great price.
Canada on Feb 06, 2021
Amazon Customer: Amazing book.
United Kingdom on Dec 28, 2020
Susan Michele Meyer: This is one of my favorite books. It's all me through a difficult time when a family member was recovering from an accident in another state. This book reinforces personal well-being on an inner level, and encourages a no nonsense approach to holding on to a joyous Spirit perspective while encountering challenges in the world of changes. Pema Chodron illuminates a timeless Buddhist text by Shantidevi and makes the knowledge available to us with a Western train of thought.
United States on Jun 29, 2017
elaine: Pema Chodron is an amazing teacher and fellow human being. No judgement, no "I'm holier then thou" self-elevation, and completely simple yet profound teaching accessible by every single person from the "novice" to the "learned". After readying one of her book, I went right back and purchased every single other Pema book available on Amazon. She is The Woman!!
Canada on Apr 06, 2017
BarbaraD: I recently discovered Pema Chodron and have read many of her books and listened to her talks. However, for me, this book is at the top. She mentions Shantideva's 9th Chapter on Wisdom which is Not presented here and I think there is a great need to hear her presentation of it to complete the text. Perhaps she has already published it and I am not aware. She communicates on such a human level and with true clarity that practically every paragraph has relevance to our lives which can actually be practiced. By hearing Shantideva's experience and insight into the human condition you may gleam a better understanding of your own.
United States on Feb 05, 2017
Reen: In our very busy day, and high tech always connected world, these were spot on CDs to listen to coming or going to work. It will be amazing I think, to see how much you can listen to on a CD just doing errands around town. It is like having a caring friend, or coach talking to you to inspire, calm, and point you off in the path you need to flow. Each time I listen, I gathered something new to learn. Sometimes, a new thing to revisit from a different view. Pema is like that you know. I have been hooked on her books and CDs to supplement my reading, and yoga and meditation. We are a work in progress. Enjoy and Namaste'
United States on Aug 14, 2013
D. J.: I came across this book when i read an excerpt fro it in a collection of Buddhist works. I had been going through some tough personal issues, mostly of my own doing. I happened to read an excerpt on a whim and found it fascinating and really on target with what I had been dealing with. From there I decided to purchase the entire book and, although I havent quite finished yet (as I find myself stopping to reflect quite a bit), this book has taught me a new way to think about life and how to deal with the "restless mind" and "habitual thought patterns". This book can be very useful to anyone interested in discovering some of the mysteries of the mind. Highly recommended!
United States on Feb 10, 2010
| Becoming Bodhisattvas: A Guide to Cultivating Compassion and Taking Action | Gain Clarity and Strength During Difficult Times with When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times | Navigating Difficult Times with Heart: Advice from When Things Fall Apart | |
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| Sale off | $2 OFF | $2 OFF | |
| Total Reviews | 8 reviews | 125 reviews | 125 reviews |
| Publisher | Shambhala | Shambhala; Anniversary edition | Shambhala; Anniversary edition |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16 in Mahayana Buddhism#207 in Tibetan Buddhism #1,744 in Meditation | #87 in Tibetan Buddhism #840 in Meditation #3,065 in Personal Transformation Self-Help | #1 in Tibetan Buddhism #9 in Meditation #77 in Personal Transformation Self-Help |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Item Weight | 1.23 pounds | 12.2 ounces | 8 ounces |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8/5 stars of 370 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 9,741 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 9,741 ratings |
| Tibetan Buddhism (Books) | Tibetan Buddhism | Tibetan Buddhism | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Mahayana Buddhism | Mahayana Buddhism | ||
| ISBN-10 | 1611806321 | 1611803896 | 1611803438 |
| Paperback | 408 pages | 176 pages | |
| Meditation (Books) | Meditation | Meditation | Meditation |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1611806328 | 978-1611803891 | 978-1611803433 |
| Dimensions | 5.99 x 1.16 x 8.94 inches | 5.5 x 0.73 x 8.53 inches | 5.32 x 0.52 x 8.24 inches |
Japan on Feb 10, 2023