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Pema Chodron

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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

4.6/5

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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön draws on traditional Tibetan Buddhist teachings to argue that moving toward pain, fear, and groundlessness — rather than away from it — is the only path to lasting relief. Critics called it "the Tibetan Buddhist equivalent of Harold Kushner's When Bad Things Happen to Good People," a comparison that captures both its accessibility and its weight. It remains Chödrön's most beloved and acclaimed work.

Reviewed Sep 29, 2026

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