About this Event
Join us to discuss Pema Chödrön's wise and insightful book, “When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times"
“Perhaps what makes Pema’s message resonate so strongly with people, no matter what their religion or spiritual path, is its universality. Each of us has experienced heartache; how we interact with that feeling, Pema says, can create the possibility of a more joyful life.”—O, The Oprah Magazine
"There is a fundamental opportunity for happiness right within our reach, yet we usually miss it – ironically while we are caught up in attempts to escape pain and suffering. Drawn from traditional Buddhist wisdom, Pema’s radical and compassionate advice for what to do when things fall apart in our lives goes against the grain of our usual habits and expectations. There is only one approach to suffering that is of lasting benefit, Pema teaches, and that approach involves moving toward painful situations with friendliness and curiosity, relaxing into the essential groundlessness of our entire situation. It is there, in the midst of chaos, that we can discover the truth and love that are indestructible." - Pema Chodron Foundation website
Pema Chödrön is an American Buddhist teacher, , nun, and mother who inspires millions worldwide with her down-to-earth message of practicing peace in turbulent times. Pema Chödrön is an American Buddhist nun in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa and resident teacher at Gampo Abbey in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in North America. She is the author of numerous best-selling books, including The Places That Scare You and Living Beautifully.For more, visit:
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Spiritual Renewal Center, Lancaster Avenue, Syracuse, NY, USA, United States
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