Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings

About this book

In this book Tibetan Buddhist nun Pema Chdrn 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 Comfortable with Uncertainty offers a progressive program of spiritual study. Inspired by the Buddhist tradition of the 108-day retreat the book leads the reader through essential concepts themes and practices on the Buddhist path. Comfortable with Uncertainty does not assume prior knowledge of Buddhist thought or practice making it a perfect introduction to Chdrns teaching. It features the most essential and stirring passages from Chdrns 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. Comfortable with Uncertainty like a set of prayer beads strings together 108 gems that will guide and inspire us.