No time to lose a timely guide to the way of the Bodhisattva

"In No Time to Lose Pema Chodron reveals the traditional Buddhist teachings that guide her own life: those of The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhichar-yavatara), a text written by the eighth-century sage Shantideva. This treasured Buddhist work is remarkably relevant for our times, describing the...

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Main Author: Chödrön, Pema.
Other Authors: Berliner, Helen.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Boston, Mass. : Shambhala Publications, 2005.
Edition: 1st ed.
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Summary: "In No Time to Lose Pema Chodron reveals the traditional Buddhist teachings that guide her own life: those of The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhichar-yavatara), a text written by the eighth-century sage Shantideva. This treasured Buddhist work is remarkably relevant for our times, describing the steps we can take to cultivate courage, caring and joy - the keys to healing ourselves and our troubled world. Chodron offers as a highly practical and engaging commentary on this essential text explaining how its profound teachings can be applied to our daily lives."--Jacket.
Physical Description: xvii, 386 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-374) and index.
ISBN: 9781590304242 (pbk.)
1590304241 (pbk.)
1590301358 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9781590301357 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Author Notes: Pema Chodron is resident teacher at Campo Abbey, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia