THE COMPASSION BOX, by Pema Chodron

THE COMPASSION BOX

by Pema Chodron

For many centuries Tibetan Buddhists have used a traditional collection of pithy, penetrating slogans to help them develop equanimity, intelligence, and compassion amid the turbulence of daily life. This beautiful boxed set presents all the tools needed to learn this transformative practice (called lojong* in Tibetan), presented in Pema's accessible, down-to-earth style, with a set of finely produced cards presenting fifty-nine powerful maxims. The cards can be displayed at work or home for guidance and inspiration throughout the day. On the reverse side of each card Pema offers new, illuminating, and inspiring commentary on how to understand and apply the maxims.

"A popular primer on compassion-in-practice. Chödrön argues that to start where we are, we have to embrace our pain and learn how to live with it--and how to let it go."--Publishers Weekly

Includes:

- 59 two-color cards, with a Buddhist slogan on one side and original commentary by Pema Chödrön on the other

- Guided instructions on how to use the cards as part of a daily spiritual practice

- A fold-out card stand

- A 288-page paperback, Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living, a popular guide to understanding and applying the sayings

- A 45-minute audio CD of Pema Chödrön offering in-depth instruction on tonglen meditation

Pema Chodron is the author of best-sellers When Things Fall Apart and The Places that Scare You. She was one of the foremost students of Chogyam Trungpa, and is resident teacher at Gampo Abbey, Nova Scotia.

* "taking in and sending out", a powerful practice that anyone can undertake to awaken the heart.