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Creating a Culture of Tenderness

Creating a Culture of Tenderness

Embracing Our Kinship with All of Life
Philosophy & ReligionSelf-Help & Psychology
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

This book, co-authored by Pema Chödrön and Greg Boyle, offers guidance on fostering compassion and kindness in daily life. It explores how to cultivate a more tender approach to ourselves and others, even in challenging circumstances. The authors draw on their distinct spiritual and social work backgrounds to provide practical insights for building a more empathetic world.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InspiringThought-ProvokingReflective
Mentor Figure

Genres

Philosophy & Religion Self-Help & Psychology Spirituality

Authors

G
Greg Boyle

Greg Boyle is the author of Tattoos on the Heart, a powerful collection of stories from his work with formerly incarcerated and gang-involved youth in Los Angeles. His writing offers a raw and hopeful look at redemption and community.

P
Pema Chödrön

Pema Chödrön (formerly known as Deirdre Blomfield-Brown) is an American woman who was ordained as a Buddhist nun in the Chinese lineage of Buddhism in 1981, and a teacher in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa. The goal of her work is the ability to apply Buddhist teachings in everyday life. A prolific author, she has conducted workshops, seminars, and meditation retreats in Europe, Australia, and throughout North America. She is resident teacher of Gampo Abbey, a monastery in rural Cape Breton, Nov...