Welcoming the Unwelcome
Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World
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Narrated by:
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Claire Foy
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Pema Chödrön
About this listen
From the best-selling author of When Things Fall Apart comes an open-hearted call for human connection, compassion, and learning to love the world just as it is during these most challenging times.
In her first new book of spiritual teachings in over seven years, Pema Chödrön offers a combination of wisdom, heartfelt reflections, and the signature mix of humor and insight that have made her a beloved figure to turn to during times of change. In an increasingly polarized world, Pema shows us how to strengthen our abilities to find common ground, even when we disagree, and influence our environment in positive ways. Sharing never before told personal stories from her remarkable life, simple and powerful everyday practices, and directly relatable advice, Pema encourages us all to become triumphant bodhisattvas - compassionate beings - in times of hardship.
Welcoming the Unwelcome includes teachings on the true meaning of karma, recognizing the basic goodness in ourselves and the people we share our lives with - even the most challenging ones, transforming adversity into opportunities for growth, and freeing ourselves from the empty and illusory labels that separate us. Pema also provides step-by-step guides to a basic sitting meditation and a compassion meditation that anyone can use to bring light to the darkness we face, wherever and whatever it may be.
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- J
- 2020-12-06
All I can say is, it’s a beautiful listen...
which I will listen to again again and again.
Thank you, thank you Pema Chodron
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- Angela S van Stam
- 2020-12-20
Beautiful. Please share.
This book is beautiful in its message. I believe this information can allow people to have great introspection and allow for beautiful practices to be learned and unhelpful practices to be challenged. Thank you again Pema Chodron.
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- Annette
- 2021-05-16
Wonderful
Such important insight, especially in the current global times. I have found the teachings in this book a great help and comfort.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-09-27
Life Saver
I am profoundly grateful to Pema Chodron for all of her books and this one is no exception.
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