{"product_id":"9781590304143","title":"Practicing Peace in Times of War: A Buddhist Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003e“War and peace begin in the hearts of individuals,” declares Pema Chödrön at the opening of her inspiring and accessible new book. In \u003ci\u003ePracticing Peace in Times of War\u003c\/i\u003e she draws on Buddhist teachings to explore the origins of aggression and war, explaining that they lie nowhere but within our own hearts and minds. She goes on to explain that, remarkably, the way in which we as individuals respond to challenges in our everyday lives can mean the difference between perpetuating a culture of violence or creating a new culture of compassion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith war and violence flaring all over the world, from Iraq to Darfur to London, most of us are left feeling utterly helpless. In this audiobook Pema Chödrön insists that our world will begin to change when each of us, one by one, begins to work for peace at the level of our own behavior, our own habits of thought and action. It’s never too late, she tells us, to look within and discover a new way of living. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePracticing Peace in Times of War\u003c\/i\u003e is a short, pithy, and profound work that includes practical strategies for cultivating the seeds of peace and compassion amid life’s upsets and challenges. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders who appreciate Pema Chödrön’s books will be delighted to listen to her warm and encouraging voice. The book \u003ci\u003ePracticing Peace in Times of War\u003c\/i\u003e is based on six of Pema Chödrön’s public talks, and we are proud to present them to you here, in this audio edition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 CDs, 1 1\/2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shambhala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47062504833264,"sku":"9781590304143","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781590304143_p0.jpg?v=1763802206","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781590304143","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}