No Time to Lose: A Timely Guide to the Way of the BodhisattvaThe beloved Buddhist nun and bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart examines Shantideva’s The Way of the Bodhisattva, sharing “her ever-approachable and pithy instructions for daily life” for readers of all backgrounds (Parabola) Over the years, Pema Chödrön's books have offered readers an exciting new way of living: developing fearlessness, generosity, and compassion in all aspects of their lives. In this new book, she 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. In No Time to Lose Chödrön 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 joy—the key to healing ourselves and our troubled world. Chödrön offers us a highly practical and engaging commentary on this essential text, explaining how its profound teachings can be applied to our daily lives. Full of illuminating stories and practical exercises, this fresh and accessible guide shows us that the path of the bodhisattva is open to each and every one of us. Pema Chödrön urges us to embark on this transformative path today, writing, “There is no time to lose—but not to worry, we can do it.” |
Contents
25 | |
Transcending Hesitation | 53 |
Using Our Intelligence | 75 |
Taming the Mind | 103 |
The Three Disciplines | 129 |
Working with Anger | 159 |
Specific Situations for Practicing Patience | 189 |
Enthusiasm | 225 |
Heartbreak with Samsara | 269 |
Dissolving the Barriers | 303 |
Dedication | 341 |
Acknowledgments | 363 |
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No Time to Lose: A Timely Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva Pema Chödrön No preview available - 2007 |
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