Practicing Peace in Times of War, Pema Chodron
Practicing Peace in Times of War, Pema Chodron
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Practicing Peace in Times of War
Four Talks

Author: Pema Chödrön

Series: Shambhala

Narrator: Pema Chödrön

Unabridged: 1 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/26/2017


Synopsis

With war and violence flaring all over the world, many of us are left feeling vulnerable and utterly helpless. In this book Pema Chödrön draws on Buddhist teachings to explore the origins of aggression, hatred, and war, explaining that they lie nowhere but within our own hearts and minds. She goes on to explain that the way in which we as individuals respond to challenges in our everyday lives can either perpetuate a culture of violence or create a new culture of compassion. 

"War and peace begin in the hearts of individuals," declares Pema Chödrön at the opening of this inspiring and accessible audiobook. She goes on to offer practical techniques any of us can use to work for peace in our own lives, at the level of our habits of thought and action. It's never too late, she tells us, to look within and discover a new way of living and transform not only our personal lives but our whole world.

About The Author

Pema Chödrön is an American Buddhist nun in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and is currently a student of the Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. 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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tina on October 29, 2018

Succinct enough to re-read often and complex enough to never fully master.........more

Goodreads review by Jean Marie on September 03, 2014

Pema Chödrön wasn't always Pema Chödrön. She embraced Buddhism and her Buddhist name after living as a married woman and school teacher. When her husband announced he wanted a divorce, she flew into rage and grief. But that led to a search for a better way to live. She is now an honored author, Budd......more

Goodreads review by Vana on April 07, 2019

I have been slowly moving toward Buddhism as a definition of my spirituality for a long time, almost all my life, it seems. This short little book attracted my eye when I was in the library one day, and I'm glad I took the time to read it. Practicing Peace outlines how to ground yourself in life, an......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on January 02, 2015

Excellent, excellent, teeny tiny book. I got if from the library but had to buy one. I will buy it for lots of people too. It's simple (but not really), short and tremendously helpful. I am not really doing the book justice with this review. I love all kinds of spiritual books but had not really rea......more

Goodreads review by Paula on May 28, 2020

The “war” here means personal wars of anger, resentment, rigid thoughts of fundamentalism, aggression, and self-absorption in our relationships. What a great time to read this little book, barely 100 pages, with targeted topics and practical methods to practice a peaceful demeanor, state of being, a......more