In this recorded weekend workshop, Pema Chödrön draws on the Way of the Bodhisattva to demonstrate how we can resist the enticing but destructive habit of reacting angrily to our daily burdens. Staying centered in the midst of difficulty, improving stressful relationships, refusing to entertain self-hatred, and awakening compassion for ourselves and others are Pema’s powerful antidotes to succumbing to negativity. In Don’t Bite the Hook, Pema reveals that within all of us lies the power to embrace constructive attitudes and discover true happiness.

In Practicing Peace in Times of War, Pema Chödrön draws on Buddhist teachings to explore the origins of aggression and war, explaining that they lie nowhere but within our own hearts and minds. She goes on to explain that, remarkably, the way in which we as individuals respond to challenges in our everyday lives can mean the difference between perpetuating a culture of violence or creating a new culture of compassion. Pema insists that our world will begin to change when each of us, one by one, begins to work for peace at the level of our own behavior, our own habits of thought and action. It's never too late, she tells us, to look within and discover a new way of living.

Available in print and in audio form.

Pema Chödrön presents the traditional spiritual program that guides her own life. No Time to Lose offers an in-depth commentary on The Way of the Bodhisattva, an essential Buddhist text written in the eighth century by the Indian sage Shantideva. Drawing on examples from everyday life, Ani Pema's fresh and accessible commentary shows us how this timeless spiritual path is open and available to all of us. In No Time to Lose, she goes beyond inspiring readers to showing them exactly how they can each become a "bodhisattva warrior" in the midst of their everyday lives.

Drawn from Chödrön's previously published books, this anthology leads the reader through essential concepts, themes, and practices on the Buddhist path, such as loving-kindness, meditation, mindfulness, and letting go. Comfortable with Uncertainty does not assume prior knowledge of Buddhist thought or practice, making it a perfect introduction to Chödrön's teaching. Through the course of this book, readers will learn practical methods for heightening awareness and overcoming habitual patterns that block compassion.

In The Places That Scare You, Pema Chödrön continues the teachings of When Things Fall Apart, showing how at the core of the most painful experiences lie the seeds of spiritual awakening. Here she presents key teachings on recognizing and cultivating the "soft spot" that is the gateway to compassion and open-heartedness. In this book she discusses:

• the four great catalysts of awakening, and how to integrate them into our lives
• why the "soft spot" is necessary for spiritual awakening
• the basic goodness that is inherently ours
• how three noble principles can enrich everything we do
• the maitri meditation that multiplies love
• why an attitude of "don't know" can be wiser than the world's greatest spiritual teachings
• how to keep the heart open with equal fearlessness to both heartache and delight

Named one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2001 by Spirituality and Health

"Chödrön's radical words of Tibetan Buddhist wisdom unlock doors and shine warm light into the darkness of human cynicism and despair." —Utne Reader

"Chödrön is well known for her clear and inspiring books on spiritual practice. Here she once again presents Tibetan Buddhist wisdom in a clear, engaging, and undiluted way, making it useful and relevant for newcomers and longtime practitioners alike." —Library Journal

"Chödrön's teachings are a great gift providing a spiritual uplift that is at once fresh, direct, poignant, and transforming." —Spirituality and Health

Also available in an elegant Shambhala Library edition.

Drawn from traditional Buddhist wisdom, Pema Chödrön's radical and compassionate advice for what to do when things fall apart in our lives goes against the grain of our usual habits and expectations. There is only one approach to suffering that is of lasting benefit, she teaches, and that approach involves moving toward painful situations with friendliness and curiosity, relaxing into the essential groundlessness of our entire situation. It is there, in the midst of chaos, that we can discover the truth and love that are indestructible.

"The Tibetan Buddhist equivalent of Harold Kushner's When Bad Things Happen to Good People. . . . Chödrön's book is filled with useful advice about how Buddhism helps readers to cope with the grim realities of modern life, including fear, despair, rage, and the feeling that we are not in control of our lives. . . . Chödrön demonstrates how effective the Buddhist point of view can be in bringing order into disordered lives." —Publishers Weekly

"This is a book that could serve you for a lifetime." —Natural Health Magazine

"There are times in our lives when things fall apart and we feel unable to control what is happening to us. Our first impulse may be to flee from these situations. We don't want to be uncomfortable. Buddhist teacher and retreat leader Pema Chödrön counsels us to do just the opposite: stop running away from fear and welcome chaos. The things we face in difficult times have much to teach us. They can open us up and soften our hearts.

"Pema Chödrön is one of those spiritual teachers who brings ancient wisdom to bear upon our daily triumphs and tragedies. She believes that we must stop struggling and look directly at what's threatening to us. Intimacy with difficulty is the beginning of wisdom." —Spirituality & Health

Also available in an elegant Shambhala Library edition.

With insight and humor, Pema Chödrön presents down-to-earth teachings on how we can overcome our own suffering as well as the suffering of others. This is only possible, the author says, if we "start where we are," embracing rather than pushing away the painful aspects of our lives.

"Gives down-to-earth instructions for walking the Buddhist talk of compassion." —Shambhala Sun

Also available in an elegant Shambhala Library edition.

This book is about saying yes to life, about making friends with ourselves and our world, about accepting the delightful and painful situation of "no-exit." It exhorts us to wake up wholeheartedly and to use the abundant richly textured fabric of everyday life as our primary spiritual teacher and guide.

An abridged version of Wisdom of No Escape, this portable pocket classic is ideal for those moments when you most need inspiration.