Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion

Pema Chödrön, a Buddhist nun, offers 108 short teachings on living with change, uncertainty, and fear. Each is a brief reflection of one or two pages, drawn from her talks and books, on topics such as compassion, the practice of meditation, and the ways in which the unexpected can open the heart. She suggests that the wish for security is the source of much of our suffering, and that when we allow ourselves to stay with discomfort, we find a sense of freedom and kindness. Practical advice is included.

It suits readers who want a gentle, bite-sized introduction to Buddhist practice, and those who are going through a time of change. It can be read a page a day, or opened at random for a moment of reflection.

Inward-looking, contemplative and clear-cut; an easy read.

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