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When her granddaughter was accepted to Naropa University, the celebrated author Pema Chodron promised that she'd speak at the commencement ceremony.
Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better contains the wisdom shared on that day.
"What do we do when life doesn't go the way we hoped?" begins Pema.
"We say 'I'm a failure.'"
But what if failing wasn't just "okay"...but the most direct way to becoming a more complete, loving, and fulfilled human being?
Here, Pema Chodron offers us her heartfelt advice on facing the unknown--in ourselves and in the world--and how our missteps can open our eyes to see new possibilities and purpose.
For readers of all faiths who are at a life crossroads, this brilliant gem of kindness and clarity is sure to earn its place in our kitchens, offices, and backpacks, ready to help us get back on our feet and into our hearts.
Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better: Wise Advice for Leaning into the Unknown, Pema Chodron, Sounds True, Hardcover, 133 pages, $14.95
Pema served as the director of Karma Dzong, in Boulder, until moving in 1984 to rural Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to be the director of Gampo Abbey. Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche asked her to work towards the establishment of a monastery for western monks and nuns.
Pema currently teaches in the United States and Canada and plans for an increased amount of time in solitary retreat under the guidance of Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.
Pema is interested in helping establish the monastic tradition in the West, as well in continuing her work with Buddhists of all traditions, sharing ideas and teachings. She has written several books: "The Wisdom of No Escape", "Start Where You Are", "When Things Fall Apart", "The Places that Scare You", "No Time to Lose" and "Practicing Peace in Times of War", and most recently, "Smile at Fear". All are available from our store.
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Contents: Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better: Wise Advice for Leaning into the Unknown by Pema Chodron |
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| Foreword by Seth Godin |
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| The Naropa University 2014 Commencement Address |
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| Leaning In to the Sharp Points: A Conversation on Failure with Pema Chodron and Tami Simon |
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| About the Author |
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