{"product_id":"start-where-you-are","title":"Start Where You Are","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eNo matter where you are on your journey, the path begins exactly where you stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eStart Where You Are\u003c\/em\u003e, beloved Buddhist teacher \u003cstrong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"233\"\u003ePema Chödrön\u003c\/strong\u003e offers gentle yet practical wisdom for meeting life's challenges with greater compassion, courage, and presence. Drawing on the Tibetan Buddhist practice of \u003cem data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"399\"\u003elojong\u003c\/em\u003e (mind training), she explores how everyday experiences—even discomfort, uncertainty, and difficult emotions—can become opportunities for personal growth and awakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eRather than encouraging us to avoid pain or strive for perfection, Chödrön teaches that opening our hearts to ourselves and others is the true path to resilience and inner peace. Her warm, accessible style makes profound Buddhist teachings approachable for both newcomers and longtime practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eWhether you're navigating a difficult season, seeking greater mindfulness, or simply looking to cultivate more kindness in your daily life, \u003cem data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eStart Where You Are\u003c\/em\u003e offers timeless guidance that can be returned to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"kylm4h\" data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19749vx\" data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eWritten by renowned Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16t46ih\" data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eExplores the Tibetan Buddhist practice of \u003cem data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003elojong\u003c\/em\u003e (mind training)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"126gtgk\" data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003ePractical guidance for cultivating compassion and resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x0ksia\" data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eAccessible for both beginners and experienced meditators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xop8es\" data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eA thoughtful resource for mindfulness, personal growth, and emotional healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1574\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers interested in mindfulness, Buddhism, meditation, self-compassion, emotional resilience, and spiritual growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ascendant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41384750547123,"sku":"978-1-61180-597-0","price":25.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0536\/6530\/0659\/products\/image_9dc2ad48-58b9-458f-9069-144800aadbd7.png?v=1649278660","url":"https:\/\/www.ascendantbooks.com\/products\/start-where-you-are","provider":"Ascendant Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}