Synopsis Buddhist nun Pema Chodron introduces readers to a text that is central to her spiritual practice through her commentary on THE WAY OF THE BODHISATTVA, an 8th-century Buddhist text by Shantideva. Saying it "gives surprisingly up-to-date instructions for people like you and me to live sanely and openheartedly, even in a very troubled world," Chodron guides us through chapter by chapter, stanza by stanza, explaining key concepts such as Bodhichitta ("awakened heart") and terms such as kleshas, the word for those "defiled emotions" such as jealousy or pride, which we hang on to and which have great power over us. Her goal, she says, is to make THE WAY OF THE BODHISATTVA accessible "even to people who know nothing about Buddhist teachings." NO TIME TO LOSE is like being in a study group with Pema Chodron, as much of the book is derived from lectures and talks.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2005-11-08 | | Editor: | Helen Berliner |
| Size | | Length: | 386 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 6.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 25.6 oz |
Publisher's Note A best-selling American Buddhist nun introduces the traditional spiritual program that guides her own life, laying out a ten-stage path toward becoming a bodhisattva that includes such topics as commitment, awareness, vigilance, patience, and meditation.
Industry Reviews "The lengthy text will certainly be unfamiliar to beginners, but Chodron is a wise choice for an escort. She is a clear teacher, explaining key terms...and making things simple and characteristically plainspoken." Publishers Weekly (08/29/2005)
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