Start Where You Are Audiobook by Pema Chödrön

It Came from Beyond Zen!: More Practical Advice from Dogen, Japan's Greatest Zen Master (Treasury of the True Dharma Eye) Audiobook by Brad Warner

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on http://hotaudiobook.com [http://hotaudiobook.com] Title: It Came from Beyond Zen!: More Practical Advice from Dogen, Japan's Greatest Zen Master (Treasury of the True Dharma Eye) Author: Brad Warner Narrator: Brad Warner Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Brad Warner Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions Publisher's Summary: Volume two of Brad Warner's radical but reverent paraphrasing of Dogen's Treasury of the True Dharma Eye In Japan in 1253, one of the great thinkers of his time died - and the world barely noticed. That man was the Zen monk Eihei Dogen. For centuries his main work, Shobogenzo, languished in obscurity, locked away in remote monasteries until scholars rediscovered it in the 20th century. What took so long? In Brad Warner's view, Dogen was too ahead of his time to find an appreciative audience. To bring Dogen's work to a bigger audience, Warner began paraphrasing Shobogenzo, recasting it in simple, everyday language. The first part of this project resulted in Don't Be a Jerk, and now Warner presents this second volume, It Came from Beyond Zen! Once again, Warner uses wry humor and incisive commentary to bridge the gap between past and present, making Dogen's words clearer and more relevant than ever before. Members Reviews: Five Stars Awesome experience receiving an awesome book in this series. Thank you! How to make Dogen Understandable, Applicable to Life and Also Entertaining? Brad Warner can do it. I'm a middle aged, Midwestern American who practices Soto style Zen and have been studying Dogen for the last year or two (though as a practitioner rather than academic). While I have the Tanahashi and Nishijima translations already, I found Brad's first book "Don't Be a Jerk," as well as "It Came From Beyond.." probably more useful than the translations, because he has united understanding of the text with understanding how to convey it to modern people. Modern laypeople. And he's funny. PS, I enjoyed Brad's own narration of Don't Be a Jerk even more than the book. If you are interested in Shobogenzo seriously, listening to the audio book in the car is helpful AND entertaining. I hope that he records an audiobook of "It Came from Beyond" as well. Falls short of "Sit Down and Shut Up" and "Don't Be a Jerk" I'm a huge Brad Warner fan, and I've read all of his Zen books. This one fell short of the other two in which he takes a similar approach of making Dogen digestible to contemporary readers who are not proficient in Buddhism or in Japanese. The other two books, "Sit Down and Shut Up" and "Don't Be a Jerk," were among Warner's best. "It Came From Beyond Zen" had an off-putting justificatory and rationalizing voice, as though Warner was constantly trying to prove himself to an audience of Dogan scholars who probably wouldn't be interested in this sort of book anyway. He assiduously compares his word choices to those of other Dogen translators, all of whom had more scholarly aims and thus were focused on a different project. As such, his commentary sections were more focused on his rationale for his translations rather than explaining the given Dogen passage. The reader who sincerely cares about his word choices would have to constantly flip back and forth between the translation and the commentary with a pretty reliable memory, as his justifications do not refer back to any sort of page or line numbers.

The Fearless Heart Audiobook by Pema Chödrön

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on http://hotaudiobook.com [http://hotaudiobook.com] Title: The Fearless Heart Subtitle: The Practice of Living with Courage and Compassion Author: Pema Chödrön Narrator: Pema Chödrön Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions Publisher's Summary: Fear and guilt are two of the greatest challenges we face on the spiritual path - but there is a way to transform these painful feelings into courageous self-acceptance. Here Pema Chödrön presents the five aphorisms for developing fearlessness that were given to Machig Lapdronma, one of Tibetan Buddhism's greatest female teachers. Pema comments on these aphorisms, holds question-and-answer sessions, and leads guided meditations to help us: Members Reviews: Four Stars Pema Chodron is wise, humorous, and very helpful in keeping us mindful and present. The Fearless Heart It is just what I needed to help me refocus on my challenging life. My life is overwhelmed! I can deal with the day to day personal challenges that have altered my life forever and not feel so bitter. Pema is the best ... I have all of this wonderful teacher's CD's ... she is a rare bird---very earthy, real and loving...her teachings are very heartfelt and accessible to all who listen to her, you don't have to be Buddhist or into esoteric spiritual teachings to enjoy this sweet lady. She has changed my life, & I have been lucky enough to see her several times in person --- her CD's and tapes continue to enthrall and amaze me, no matter how many times I listen to them. Highly recommended. great wisdom Hear Pema Chodron talk with humor and candor at a retreat. Timeless wisdom for those seeking peace on earth. It doesn't get any better than this. Good It doesn't take a lot of words when it is perfect.No explanations necessary.It doesn't take a lot of words when it is perfect.No explanations necessary.

Start Where You Are Audiobook by Pema Chödrön

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on http://hotaudiobook.com [http://hotaudiobook.com] Title: Start Where You Are Subtitle: A Guide to Compassionate Living Author: Pema Chödrön Narrator: Joanna Rotte Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions Publisher's Summary: Start Where You Are is an indispensable handbook for cultivating fearlessness and awakening a compassionate heart. With insight and humor, Pema Chödrön presents down-to-earth guidance on how we can "start where we are" - embracing rather than denying the painful aspects of our lives. Pema Chödrön frames her teachings on compassion around 59 traditional Tibetan Buddhist maxims, or slogans, such as: "Always apply only a joyful state of mind," "Don't seek others' pain as the limbs of your own happiness," and "Always meditate on whatever provokes resentment." Working with these slogans and through the practice of meditation, Start Where You Are shows how we can all develop the courage to work with our inner pain and discover joy, well-being, and confidence. Members Reviews: Start where you are. Very easy to listen to, wonderful presentation of Lojong, now my favourite Pema Chodron teaching.

No Time to Lose Audiobook by Pema Chödrön

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on http://hotaudiobook.com [http://hotaudiobook.com] Title: No Time to Lose Subtitle: A Timely Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva Author: Pema Chödrön Narrator: Joanna Rotte Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions Publisher's Summary: Over the years, Pema Chödrön's books have offered an exciting new way of living: developing fearlessness, generosity, and compassion in all aspects of their lives. In No Time to Lose Pema invites listeners to venture further along the path of the "bodhisattva warrior", explaining in depth how we can awaken the softness of our hearts and develop true confidence amid the challenges of daily living. Pema reveals the traditional Buddhist teachings that guide her own life: those of The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara), a text written by the eighth-century sage Shantideva. This treasured Buddhist work is remarkably relevant for our times, describing the steps we can take to cultivate courage, caring, and joy - the keys to healing ourselves and our troubled world. Pema offers us a highly practical and engaging commentary on this essential text, explaining how its profound teachings can be applied to our daily lives. Members Reviews: Great ! Great book in every way. Does not include Chapter 9 which she explains, Recommend the book by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on just Chapter 9. No Time to Lose Pema Chodron is her usual clear, practical self in this commentary on Shantideva's Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva. Not as deep as some commentaries, but quite helpful. She also doesn't address Ch. 9, on wisdom, which I wish she had. Five Stars Love, Love, Love Pema Chodron. She is wise and a great teacher Five Stars Great Another great book from Pema!! I ADORE Pema Chodron! I have read most of her books and, as a former Christian, they have changed my life dramatically. No Time to Lose is high on my list of beloved Pema writings. I have to have a pen with me when I read because I either am marking each page or bookmarking the page. When I finish all of her books, I will simply go back and read them again. They are that good.

Fully Alive Audiobook by Pema Chödrön

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on http://hotaudiobook.com [http://hotaudiobook.com] Title: Fully Alive Subtitle: A Retreat with Pema Chodron on Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change Author: Pema Chödrön Narrator: Pema Chödrön Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions Publisher's Summary: We live in difficult times. Life sometimes seems like a roiling and turbulent river threatening to drown us. Why, in the face of that, shouldn't we cling for safety to the certainty of the shore - to our comfortably familiar patterns and habits? Because, Pema Chödrön teaches, that kind of fear-based clinging leads only to even greater suffering. In this recorded retreat, based on the program Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change held at Omega Institute, Pema Chödrön and her teaching assistant, Meg Wheatley, provide a wealth of wisdom for learning to step right into the river: to be completely, fearlessly present even in the hardest times, the most difficult situations. It's the secret of being fully alive. The teachings and practices they present includes: Members Reviews: Simple yet Profound a Week-end Teaching at Pema's Abby I was brought up in Christian churches and attended all of the variations, not quite finding a match for the God within me. I came across Pema's work and her personality. What a wonderful Master (teacher) she is. She has lived the "normal" life expected of a woman of her generation, but a tragic violation of her marriage threw her into a chosen withdrawal from Life (as she knew it) and into silence, meditation, and studying with the best masters of the Buddhist faith. The principles of love, compassion, forgiveness, and embracing..(not running from the pain) has been invaluable to me. I inherited the BRAC1 gene mutation from my mother. I have lived through Ovarain cancer, Breast cancer, and ultimately a Double Mastectomy. These events, plus childhood damage, a marriage that ended, and addiction issues, were not greater than the love of God I have found in my faith and the additional lessons I have learned through Pema Chodron's many books and DVD's. I am forever grateful. Very good - time well spent. I will listen to this one over and over as I do most of Pema's teachings. Each teaching has its own character and touches another part of the heart/mind to gently help us wake up. Pema is truly a secular teacher without axes to grind about other paths. All her speaking shares her personal struggles and wins and methods we can try to find our own way. She has been the single most important teacher in my life for the past 6 years and I am very happy to have her recordings. This is the full recording of a retreat and includes the guided sittings which, while short, are templates for your own way of approaching those things that distract you in your own sitting. A wonderful retreat I enjoy Pema's teachings very much and have found that this CD offers a great deal of good and helpful instruction for living mindfully and with purpose. I recommend this CD to anyone who is familiar with Pema's teachings and for those who are looking for real-life guidance in their meditation practice and day-to-day living. Pema Chodron --living legend of loving kindness. Listening to her voice alone makes me happy. Her sense of humour, her experiences of living in our world, the direct and simple WISDOM I get from her each time I listen to the tapes in the car -- I used the car a lot where I live--place me directly in to the present moment and what misconception I am swimming in the moment.