Pema Chodron, a Buddhist nun, has recorded this audio retreat which demonstrates the spiritual practice of "lojong" or "mind training." This Tibetan Buddhist path is organized around a special meditation technique and 59 slogans designed to open the mind, to cultivate lovingkindness, and to work with "the messy self."

One of the many remarkable aspects of these six tapes (running seven hours) is Pema Chodron's ability to convey the important teaching that bad circumstances can be transformed into positive steps on the way to enlightenment. Opening the heart in the midst of anger, disappointment, jealousy, resentment, or envy is working with "the thorns in your side." Chodron offers wise reflections on the following Tibetan slogans: (1) Drive all blames into one. (2) Be grateful to everyone. (3) Regard all dharmas as dreams. (4) All dharmas agree at one point. (5) Always maintain only a joyful mind. Awakening Compassion by Pema Chodron will open your heart and help you to recognize spiritual meaning in the midst of your difficulties.