Summary:
The book provides practical advice on how to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and loving-kindness in everyday life, drawing from Tibetan Buddhist wisdom. It offers meditations and techniques for dealing with personal suffering and for engaging with the world empathetically.
Key points:
1. Accept Flaws: Chödrön advises accepting and embracing our imperfections, leading to self-compassion and self-understanding.
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