Dread and guilt are two of the greatest challenges we face on the spiritual path-but there’s a method to transform these painful emotions into courageous self-acceptance. Here Pema Chödrön presents the five aphorisms for developing fearlessness which were given to Machig Lapdronma, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s biggest female educators. Pema comments on these aphorisms, holds question-and-answer periods, and leads led meditations to help us:

• overcome pity and guilt

• stay courageous when confronted with pain

• transform our relationships with hard people

• boost our emotions of generosity and compassion