Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living

I enjoyed this book. Good info and I’d read again. Thanks.

Lo estoy usando para aprender a leer en inglés, es profundo, para no ser mi lengua primaria tengo que leerlo con detenimiento.

You should know that the CD Audio Book CDs have .WAV files on them rather than regular CD files or .MP3s. The reader is clear and easy to follow. If you liked the book, I think you'll like the CD version too.I picked this book after reading Eckart Tolle's New Earth. Pema Chodron speaks to many of the same issues from a little different perspective that, while perhaps more religious, seems clearer to me; more understandable. At the same time, I also think it's possible that many of us need to read both perspectives to gain a better understanding.I was attracted to this book by the title. Being able to Start Where You Are was an empowering notion. It was the idea that I don't need to wait till I (grow up, finish school, lose weight, get married, get divorced, get a job, retire) to (develop spiritually, be happy, find peace). Most particularly I don't need to stop suffering to be happy, or start my journey. Instead, I can use my suffering to facilitate my development & growth. The CD version is true to all of these ideas.

I am reading this along with a 90 minute Meditation class I take weekly. Like any book dealing with this subject, it is far more meaningful if read as a companion to regular meditation practice. But this book would be especially appropriate for new or returning meditation "students."

After the death of my most important loved one, I contemplated life and living without him in it...It was a dark path down a frightening road; not even a flicker of light met me on the road ahead. A friend lent me this book and I read it cover to cover in one sitting...and, amazingly I realized that someone understood me and my pain. I bought myself a copy and dragged it with me everywhere I went-it was for me as my blanky had been as a child. I read it over and over until it fell apart. I have since bought at least 6 more copies of this book, intending to keep them. And yet, somehow, I always found myself giving it away to someone I cared about. The day I bought my Kindle Fire, I downloaded it and still always have it with me...and I am not giving this copy away. :) I do however, still find myself buying this book for friends... I now read it when I am feeling content, scared, happy, or sad-it seems to speak to me regardless of my mood. When I say this book saved my life- I mean it. Surviving a loved one's suicide is the most intense grief I have ever, and will ever, experience - but this book kept my pain at bay and my loved ones from experiencing the pain of my not possibly being here. Whenever I felt the darkness creeping in, and the hope disappearing, I reached for this book and in all senses of the word-THIS BOOK SAVED MY LIFE AND TAUGHT ME HOW TO LIVE in a brighter, happier, and purposeful life!

I bought the book as used, good condition. The book itself is in very good condition, and the only thing that I noticed is a small tear in the book jacket. Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase

Peña Chodron writes so down to earth and right to the point. A must read for everyone!

The words, the teachings, and the feelings are profoundly life changing! Written in a way that all can understand, the impact created a far better outlook than thought possible. Thank you so much!

Pema has done it again! Such a beautiful read!

What an extraordinary book. Buddhism when explained well teaches us to soften and open up to life’s experiences rather than close down and harden. It understands our relationship and reaction to pain and suffering. It helps us love and understand ourselves, and by doing this love and understand everyone else. We need this on our crazy life journey. I’m so grateful to Pema for all her work. When you read this book you’ll meet yourself. And you’ll meet everyone else.

A beautifully written book with easy to follow instructions, explanations, inspiring stories and buddhist wisdom about meditation, compassion and forgiveness.

La psicologia moderna solo ora sta iniziando a capire la veridicità di questi antichi insegnamenti. Questo libro mi ha aiutato molto in un periodo difficile.

This book forced u to accept those parts of urself which u have been successful hiding for a long time. The words are so simple yet so profound. The practices seem so easy but takes enomorous will power to achieve. Truly mesmerizing. It is like a mirror which tries to show u, your real zelf