108 practical teachings for cultivating mindfulness and compassion in
the face of fear and uncertainty, from the author of When Things Fall
Apart
Comfortable with Uncertainty offers short, stand-alone readings
designed to help us cultivate compassion and awareness amid the
challenges of daily living. More than a collection of thoughts for the
day, it offers a progressive program of spiritual study, leading the
reader through essential concepts, themes, and practices on the Buddhist
path.
Readers do not need to have prior knowledge of Buddhist thought or
practice, making Comfortable with Uncertainty a perfect introduction
to Pema Chödrön's teaching. It features the most essential and stirring
passages from Chödrön's previous books, exploring topics such as
lovingkindness, meditation, mindfulness, nowness, letting go, and
working with fear and other painful emotions. Through the course of this
book, readers will learn practical methods for heightening awareness and
overcoming habitual patterns that block compassion.