Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World

by Pema Chödrön

bodhichitta. In Sanskrit, bodhi means “awake” and chitta means “heart” or “mind.” Our aim is to fully awaken our heart and mind, not just for our own greater well-being but also to bring benefit, solace, and wisdom to other living beings.