A Noble Heart [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Pema Chodron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2004

You can't get away from suffering. That's the good news, teaches Pema Chödrön. For at the core of your most painful experiences-perhaps more than anywhere else-you will find the seeds of your awakening. On Noble Heart, this bestselling author and Tibetan Buddhist nun shows you how vulnerability is our greatest spiritual resource amid life's difficulties. Using special meditations and teachings, she shows how to cultivate your own noble heart-one that sheds its armor, and opens fearlessly to both heartache and delight. A full curriculum of meditations, practices, teaching stories, and real-life examples presented in clear, easy-to-follow language.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated; Unabridged edition (November 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591792304
• ISBN-13: 978-1591792307
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #648,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a spiritual gem., May 12, 2009

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David M. Hazard "www.itsyourlifebethere.com" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Noble Heart (Audio CD)

I heard this teaching series when it first came out and was stunned. I'd been an Evangelical Christian -- but was dying inside for lack of real spiritual teaching. By which I mean, teaching that truly instructs you how to have an interior life. I listened to Pema Chodron's simple, clear instructions, and began using her methods, and was amazed at how both my inner life and outer behavior began to change for the better. I even used the meditation practices during physical workouts, and they enhanced my performance to the degree that I became a marathon runner and even a one-time Iron Man.

I now use many of the spiritual practices suggested in this lengthy teaching series in the lifeskill-training business I've created, to enhance the personal growth and advancement of others.

I can truly report: The teaching in this series is A+++ .

I understand why many Christians -- the late Thomas Merton, for instance -- have worked to create a bridge to help connect Western and Eastern spiritualities. If you are a Christian, do not be hesitant to buy this product and use it to enhance your spiritual life. Personally, I have used Pema's teachings for over 20 years now, and the teachings have revolutionized my mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great spiritual help, July 25, 2008

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J. Siddique "Book Lion" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Noble Heart (Audio CD)

I've been a buddhist for 30 years and I only in recent times really felt I was really touching something deeper, previously I guess I liked the ritual, meditation, the spirit and the sense of order I got from it, but when I came across Pema Chodron it was like tuning into a clearer frequency. These cds are a retreat which runs over 12 days for you to do at home. it has all of her trademark insight, simplicity whilst talking about the big stuff, and humour.. it is a brilliant set.

the only draw back is I live in UK where this is not available, and UK customs decided to charge me a $26 levy for importing it on top of the cost of the item and postage, which really was not welcome... so watch out if you are buying this for use in UK..

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mind changing . . . so life changing!, February 12, 2008

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Cat Smiles (western city) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Noble Heart (Audio CD)

One of my teachers, my husband and I listen to this book over and over again while we work. It is an amazing teaching, but then, all her tapes are -- and it is delightful to hear the charming and funny way she ahs of reaching in and making her point! There are two other good reviews on this tape -- I agree with them.