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Some things are better explained by an expert. Please take some time to watch this video where Pema Chödrön explains some things about developing unconditional friendship with yourself. More by Pema Chödrön. By developing unconditional friendship with ourselves, we learn to abide with our own energy and overcome fear of that which is unfamiliar. In doing so, we also see our "sameness" with others, that we are all in the same boat. Practicing this further, we develop the unconditional ability to stand in others' shoes, not causing harm, and opening our hearts for others. Excerpted from talk 2 of Pema Chödrön's weekend retreat, A131: All in the Same Boat, May 2008. From Great Path Tapes and Books. gptapes@aol.com. These talks are also available on audio CD and MP3 CD.
Contents
- Compassion for Yourself and Others
- Happiness and humility
- Happiness and Kindness
- Happiness and Science
- Happiness today - Death tomorrow
- Helpful information
- How to deal with depression
- How to get the best mobile phone for free
- Pema Chödrön: expert on happiness
- Rejection: a different approach
- Spirituality, why bother?
- The Abyss
- The Happy Minds Forum
- The Heart Sutra
- The Maitreya Buddha Project
- The trap in trying to better your life
- Three methods for working with chaos
Exercises
- Exercise 10: Feeling more Compassion
- Exercise 11: Examining causes of Happiness
- Exercise 12: Developing attention
- Exercise 13: Distinguishing happiness from pleasure
- Exercise 14: How to begin to meditate
- Exercise 15: Using Mental Imagery
- Exercise 1: Relativity
- Exercise 2: Realizing what is Happiness
- Exercise 3: Appreciating small things
- Exercise 4: Doing chores
- Exercise 5: Just Enjoy
- Exercise 6: Awakening Compassion
- Exercise 7: Do something Nice
- Exercise 8: Illusions
- Exercise 9: Creating your own Paradise
Monday, November 10, 2008
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i have read the blogs posted by Dr. NIELS.
ReplyDeleteyaah i am strongly agree with u. ultimately everyone needed is the happiness in life.
story of the lady working in office who cleaned the fridge without taking any credit is quiet interesting.
Pema Chodron is a very good teacher! Thanks for this posting!
ReplyDeletemr Buddha