When Things Fall Apart

By Pema Chödrön

Categories: Religion & Spirituality

How do we live when everything seems to fall apart, and fear, anxiety, and pain keep overwhelming us? Pema Chödrön, an American Tibetan Buddhist nun, suggests an answer that runs against our usual habits. Rather than running from painful situations, she shows how moving toward them and getting to know them can open our hearts. Drawing on traditional Buddhist wisdom, her short, compassionate chapters offer practical tools for turning suffering into courage and kindness.

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• Tara Brach
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• Seth Godin: “Each of Pema's books is special, and the audio books in particular. This is a fine place to start.”
• Phil Jackson: “some favorites: Zen Mind Beginner Mind, S Suzuki. When Things Fall Apart, Pema Chorum. The Heart of Buddha, Thich Naht Hahn”