{"product_id":"9781591797944","title":"How to Meditate with Pema Chodron: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e***How to Meditate Has Been Named One of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2013***\u003c\/b\u003e Pema Chodron is treasured around the world for her unique ability to transmit teachings and practices that bring peace, understanding, and compassion into our lives.   With How to Meditate, the American-born Tibetan nun presents her first program exploring in depth what she considers the essentials for a lifelong practice. When we look for a meditation teacher, we want someone who has an intimate knowledge of the path. That's why so many have turned to Pema Chödrön, whose gentle yet straightforward guidance has been a lifesaver for both first-time and experienced meditators.   More and more people are beginning to recognize a profound inner longing for authenticity, connection, compassion, and aliveness. Meditation, Pema explains, gives us a golden key to address this yearning.  “How to Meditate” was recorded live, on retreat, at Gombo Abbey in Nova Scotia, Canada, over the course of a five-week retreat\/ meditation program.   Through five CDs of traditional insights and her personal guidance in 12 sitting sessions, Pema Chodron will help you honestly meet and compassionately relate with your mind as you explore:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The basics of meditation, from getting settled and the six points of posture to learning to settle to breathing and relaxation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gentleness, patience, and humor—three ingredients for a well-balanced practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Seven Delights-how moments of difficulty can become doorways to awakening and love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Shamatha (or calm abiding), the art of stabilizing the mind to remain present with whatever arises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughts and emotions as \"sheer delight\"-instead of obstacles-in meditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  Here is in indispensable program from the meditation teacher who remains a first choice for students the world over. “From my own experience and from listening to many people over the years, I’ve tried to offer here what I feel are the essential points of mediation,” explains Pema Chodron.  Now this beloved voice shares with you her accessible approach—simple and down to earth while informed by the highest traditions of Tibetan Buddhism on \u003ci\u003eHow to Meditate with Pema Chodron\u003c\/i\u003e.   Disc One\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecoming your own meditation instructor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cause of suffering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with your mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning to settle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with posture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing faithful to the technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation:  Being present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e  Disc Two\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur habitual patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing right here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation:  Coming back to the breath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing back into presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation:  Finding balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttention and relaxation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscursive thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentleness, patience, and humor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation:  Relaxation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e  Disc Three  \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation:  Faithful to being present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining in letting go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncovering Buddha nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation: Uncovering Buddha nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshing Your Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaiting for a thought to occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation:  Waiting, occurrence, dissolve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggestions for your practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e  Disc Four  \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalancing and settling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation:  working with thoughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixation and the thinking process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiencing your emotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with unfavorable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo to your body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBringing up a strong emotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation:  Working the feeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e  Disc Five 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have brought so much help to others that it has made her one of the most loved and revered Buddhist teacher in this modern world.  With a brilliant mind and an absolutely cheerful attitude toward life, she practices what she teaches.” —Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche","brand":"Sounds True, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055926493424,"sku":"9781591797944","price":23.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781591797944_p0.jpg?v=1763805217","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781591797944","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}