Emotional Rescue, Dzogchen Ponlop
Emotional Rescue, Dzogchen Ponlop
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Emotional Rescue
How to Work with Your Emotions to Transform Hurt and Confusion into Energy that Empowers You

Author: Dzogchen Ponlop

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Unabridged: 5 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/03/2016


Synopsis

Emotions bring color and meaning to our lives, but they can also put us on an exhausting roller-coaster ride that takes us to blissful peak states, the depths of delusion and despair, and everything in between. It is only by learning to relate to our emotions skillfully that we benefit from their richness and glean wisdom, rather than letting them control us.

In this book, renowned Buddhist teacher Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche leads us through the three steps of his Emotional Rescue Plan. First, Mindful Gap is the practice of creating a safe distance between you and your emotions, which gives you the psychological space to work with their energy. Clear Seeing involves recognizing the bigger picture. Finally, Letting Go is the practice of releasing stressful physical and emotional energy through physical exercise, relaxation, and awareness. With each step, you become increasingly familiar with the inner workings of your emotions, seeing straight to the heart of your anger, passion, jealousy, and pride; even ignorance and fear become transparent. With time and practice, anxiety and doubt give way to trust and confidence.

About Dzogchen Ponlop

Dzogchen Ponlop is a leading Buddhist teacher in North America. Born in 1965 at Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim, a small state in northeastern India, Dzogchen Ponlop was recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa as a reincarnate lama of the Nyingma tradition. He is the founder and president of Nalandabodhi, an international network of Buddhist study and meditation centers, and of Nitartha International, a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to preserving the contemplative literature of East Asia. Dzogchen is most active at Nalanda West, in Seattle, Washington, which offers public programs and events by teachers from many traditions that support a meaningful, contemplative life. His books include Rebel Buddha: A Guide to a Revolution of Mind and Mind Beyond Death. A lover of music, art, and urban culture, Dzogchen is also an avid photographer, accomplished calligrapher, poet, and visual artist.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Meg - A Bookish Affair on April 18, 2016

4.5 stars. "Emotional Rescue" is a self-help book that shows how to take negative energy and turn it into something positive. I was intrigued by this book because one of my resolutions for 2016 was to meditate on a more regular basis. I have been doing pretty well but thought this book may help me o......more

Goodreads review by K.S.C. on October 27, 2017

I really didn't enjoy the presentation of Buddhist teachings in such a 'self-help' format. I'm sure this is a great approach for some people, but it really didn't work for me. I found it tedious to read and sort of 'infomercial' like. I did enjoy the final section, where DPR canters through the thre......more

Goodreads review by Shashi on February 03, 2022

A helpful very simple manual on shamatha-vipashyana for emotions via body and to some extent thoughts. Buddhism as such is named and related to in the last fifth of the book, and before that it is carefully avoided. In a way it is like eating an orange without using one's hands, with sheer dexterity......more

Goodreads review by Al on July 27, 2020

There is much reference to Buddhism in these reviews. However, there is pretty much no mention of Buddhism in this book, so don't let that be a block if Buddhism is not your thing. This book is a perfect example, in my opinion, of a deeply experienced practitioner, offering practical wisdom, accessi......more

Goodreads review by Denise on May 17, 2024

Esta edición que terminé fue el audiolibro. Lo leeré impreso, también; ahí haré la reseña.......more