Midwest Dharma

New book by Pema Chodron

Drala Books announced the publication of a new book by Pema Chodron called Practicing Peace in Times of War. A timely commentary on a practice that we can apply right now in our lives.

“If we want there to be peace in the world, we have to be brave enough to soften what is rigid in our hearts, to find the soft spot and stay with it. We have to have that kind of courage and take that kind of responsibility. That’s the true practice of peace.”

The book is published through Shambhala Publications and is selling through Drala books at $16 Canadian.

US residents may order through Drala Books or on Pema Chodron's website. The book is listed as $8.42 US (discounted from a list price of $12.95).

Pema Chodron on PBS

Back on August 4th, Bill Moyer interviewed a dozen of the world's most prominent authors - including Pema Chodron - for his series On Faith & Reason. Pema spoke on the nature of Buddhism and having a "calm mind and a warm heart." She talks joyfully about the benefits of a sitting practice and how it can help us become fully present. She addresses the definition of suffering and what it means to be a Buddhist nun.

You can still see and hear Pema's interview, as well as interviews with Maragret Atwood and Salmon Rushdie by clicking here and then clicking on the podcasts link.

Enjoy!