false 33603860 1556679 3221850 0007148186 9780007148189 26 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3221850.When_Things_Fall_Apart_Heart_Advice_for_Difficult_Times 4.40 158 When Things Fall Apart this head of a Tibetan monastery in Canada outlines some relevant and deceptively profound terms of Tibetan Buddhism that are germane to modern issues. The key to all of these terms is accepting that in the final analysis, life is groundless. By letting go, we free ourselves to face fear and obstacles and offer ourselves unflinchingly to others. The graceful, conversational tone of Chodron's writing gives the impression of sitting on a pillow across from her, listening to her everyday examples of Buddhist wisdom. ]]> 8052 4.34 5318 866 1997 3 0 false Tue Sep 23 07:55:53 -0700 2008 Tue Sep 23 07:55:53 -0700 2008