Peaceful Heart

The Buddhist Practice of Patience

By Dzigar Kongtrul
Contributions by Pema Chodron
Edited by Joseph Waxman
Read by Joseph Waxman

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Shambhala Publications
12/22/2020
Pages: 427
ISBN: 9781645470427
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An introductory guide to cultivating patience and opening your heart to difficult circumstances from leading Buddhist teacher, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.

In the Buddhist tradition, “patience” is our mind’s ability to work positively with anything that bothers us—a vast spectrum of particulars that all boil down to not getting what we want or getting what we don’t want. In fluid, accessible language, Dzigar Kongtrul expands on teachings by the ancient sage Shantideva that contain numerous powerful and surprising methods for preventing our minds from becoming consumed by what bothers us—especially in anger. The result of practicing patience is a state of mind where we can feel at home in every situation and be fully available to love and care for others. Patience is the lifeblood of a peaceful heart.

Running time: 4 hours, 12 minutes