Author: Chodron, Pema

This book by the renowned American Buddhist nun offers short, stand-alone readings designed to help us cultivate compassion and awareness amid the challenges of daily living. It does not assume prior knowledge of Buddhism, making it a perfect introduction to ChÜdrÜn's teachings on lovingkindness, meditation, mindfulness, "nowness,"letting go, and working with fear and other painful emotions. More than a collection of thoughts for the day, it offers a