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Perfect Just as You Are

Buddhist Practices on the Four Limitless Ones: Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity

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Perfect Just as You Are

By: Pema Chodron
Narrated by: Pema Chodron
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According to Pema Chodrön, spiritual practice has nothing to do with “self-improvement” since, as the title of this audiobook explains, you are already perfect just as you are. Deep down, our ultimate nature consists of the four limitless qualities—loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity—and these qualities cannot be improved upon.

Even if you’re not feeling particularly kind, compassionate, joyful, or equanimous at the moment, take heart: the Four Limitless Ones are there like seeds, waiting to be cultivated through practice—and, being limitless, they’re rich enough to be worked with for a lifetime. This intensive program of study and practice provides the tools you need to access these radiant states and to nurture their growth for sake of all beings, including yourself. Here’s some of what you’ll learn:

How cultivating the Four Limitless Ones is the antidote to depression, irritation, and isolation

Basic meditation instructions to get you started in the foundational practice

A wealth of guided meditations for generating these radiant qualities to yourself, others, and the world

Writing and reflection exercises to bring the Four Limitless Ones powerfully into real life

A simple chant you can use to create love and good will around yourself

Powerful on-the-spot practices you can use throughout the day, even when there’s “no time to practice”

This audiobook program can be done at your own pace. It fits perfectly with any other kind of meditation you’re doing. And since no previous knowledge of Buddhism is required, it’s also ideal for those new to spiritual practice. After you’ve completed the material in Perfect Just as You Are, you’ll want to listen to it again periodically—any time you need a refresher course in compassion, loving-kindness, equanimity, and joy.

©2009 Pema Chodron (P)2009 Shambhala Publications
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Truly enlightening. Only one of her inspiring books. They are all delivering wonderful ways to live your life. Sometimes we all forget, we are all one.

Just As You Are by Pena Chiffon.

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useful for living with a human mind while avoiding as much suffering as can be

ancient truth contemporary

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I've learned so much. please listen too. enjoy and share the wealth that is Pema

pema at her very best

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recorded from a community based ( non-residential) retreat.
where most of us try to practice, in our daily, I found this audio delightful and insightful. after many years of practice, again I discover the importance and power of loving kindness practice. also I love that it is her voice, instead of a narrator.

wonderful, helpful, guided listening

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As always Pema provides a workable path to being with a human mind and emotions .I am so grateful for her and these teachings.

Pema Chodrin

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Pema is my Guru!!! Pema is someone who, You need to get to Know!!! She is instrumental in changing my life. I am forever Grateful.

Awesome as Always!!!

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. This is a workshop with audience, not a book. It did not engage my interest each time I played a section.

Taped retreat lectures

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This is a recording of a 6 session class taught by Pema Chödrön. It notably includes long stretches of listening to the class silently meditating. The presentation of the Four Immeasurables is unquestionably stellar.

This is not a book

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