Into the Heart of Life

ISBN: 1559393742

Author: Palmo, Jetsunma Tenzin

Condition: New

A down-to-earth, approachable, and deeply accessible guide to applying Tibetan Buddhist practices to the everyday challenges of modern life-from one of the first Western Buddhist nuns (Huffington Post)The real test of our Buddhist practice happens not on the cushion or in the protected space of retreat, but moment-to-moment in daily life, particularly when we find ourselves in uncomfortable situations. How do we respond?In this book, one of the most respected Western figures of contemporary Buddhism, Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, offers insights gleaned from more than forty years of engagement with Buddhist practice. Her perspective is vast, with a well-grounded understanding of how the timeless Buddhist teachings apply to the demands and challenges of modern life.