Giving our best : a retreat with Pema Chodron on practicing the way of the Bodhisattva [video recording]

by Pema Chodron

DVD, 2013

Publication

Boston, Massachusetts : Shambhala Publications, 2013. Two discs, 4.5 hours runtime.

Call number

DVD / Front Desk

Barcode

DVD-1041-1042

ISBN

9781611801620

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, video recordings

CSS Library Notes

Description: Compassion is a skill. You can learn it here and now, and the benefits are vast. In this recorded retreat, Pema Chödrön shows you how--using a text that is very close to her heart: the Buddhist classic known as The Way of the Bodhisattva. Here she focuses on its primary subject, the enlightened heart and mind (bodhichitta), showing us how this awakened state, which often seems infinitely far out of our grasp, is always available to us right where we are. By nurturing a compassionate attitude in our hearts, we can naturally become more open and present to others and free in our lives, even amidst life's adversities and fears. And little by little, through practice and commitment, we can become empowered to reach out beyond ourselves and heal the abundant suffering of the world.

FY2015 / jvsn

Library's review

Two discs, 4.5 hour run time, in English. This set of teachings from a retreat covers setting your intention, overcoming obstacles, woven together with personal stories and experiences on the practice of awakening bodhichitta.

Physical description

4.75 inches

Description

The best-selling author and beloved Buddhist teacher shares her insights on the practice of compassion and enlightened mind (bodhichitta). COMPASSION IS A SKILL. It's not a special trait that we either have or don't, but a practice that we can all nurture in our daily lives. And the benefits are vast. It liberates our hearts from a narrow sense of self, expands our sense of well-being, and so much more. Of course, it's not always easy. But when we learn to work with our adversities and fears, whatever it is that might be keeping us stuck, then we find that we gradually and naturally become more open, joyful, and free. And it is this very freedom that enlivens us and allows us to become truly available to the people around us. In this recorded retreat, Pema Chödrön reveals all the essentials for practicing compassion in our everyday lives, using a text that is very close to her heart: the Buddhist classic known as The Way of the Bodhisattva. Here she focuses on its first chapter and primary subject, the enlightened heart and mind (bodhichitta), showing us how this awakened state is available to us here and now, right where we are. Run time: 4 hours… (more)