The Pocket Pema Chodron -- Pema Chodron

<b>A collection of short inspirational readings by "one of the world's wisest women" and author of <i>When Things Fall Apart</i> (<i>O, the Oprah Magazine</i>)</b> <p/>Pema Ch dr n, beloved Buddhist nun and best-selling author, offers this treasury of 108 short selections from her more than four decades of study and writings. Here she presents teachings on breaking free of destructive patterns; developing patience, kindness, and joy amid our everyday struggles; becoming fearless; and unlocking our natural warmth, intelligence, and goodness. Designed for on-the-go inspiration, <i> </i>this is a perfect guide to Buddhist principles and the foundations of meditation and mindfulness. <p/><b>The Shambhala Pocket Library</b> is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Pema Chödrön<br><b>Publisher:</b> Shambhala<br><b>Published:</b> 12/09/2008<br><b>Pages:</b> 189<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.15lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 4.50h x 3.00w x 0.80d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781590306512<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Pema Chödrön</b> is an American Buddhist nun in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa. She i