When Things Fall ApartWhen Things Fall Apart

The beautiful practicality of her teaching has made Pema Ch#65533;dr#65533;n one of the most beloved of contemporary American spiritual authors among Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. A collection of talks she gave between 1987 and 1994, the book is a treasury of wisdom for going on living when we are overcome by pain and difficulties. Ch#65533;dr#65533;n discusses:



* Using painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and courage
* Communicating so as to encourage others to open up rather than shut down
* Practices for reversing habitual patterns
* Methods for working with chaotic situations
* Ways for creating effective social action