About this book
Within the wisdom teachings of Buddhism, there are many stories that refer to its founder as the "Supreme Physician" a healer of all illness mental, physical, and spiritual. On Good Medicine, the remarkable American-born Tibetan nun known as Pema Chodron shares the gift of tonglen, Buddhisms original prescription for using the difficulties in life as a way to widen our circle of compassion. Over three hours of meditation instruction for cutting through the obstacles in life "on the spot." Includes 12-page study guide.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- Sounds True
- Published
- 1999
- ISBN
- 9781564557049
- Language
- en
About Pema Chödrön
Pema Chödrön (formerly known as Deirdre Blomfield-Brown) is an American woman who was ordained as a Buddhist nun in the Chinese lineage of Buddhism in 1981, and a teacher in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa. The goal of her work is the ability to apply Buddhist teachings in everyday life. A prolific author, she has conducted workshops, seminars, and meditation retreats in Europe, Australia, and throughout North America. She is resident teacher of Gampo Abbey, a monastery in rural Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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