“You cannot win the war against the world, if you can’t win the war against your own mind.”—Will Smith
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Pema Chödrön explains maitri: reveals the time-tested Buddhist antidote to suffering-and shows how to apply it in your own life.
When it comes to seeking truth, Tibetan Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön says, there's a telltale sign that you're getting close. 'Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth', she says. Learn why Pema says a little fear can be useful.
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Where will we look when we are afraid? How do we find strength? In what can we place our trust? According to Tibetan Buddhism, there are four noble aspirations, known as the Four Great Catalysts of Awakening, which we can call on to cultivate strength and openness in any situation.