A question that has intrigued me for years is this: how can we start exactly where we are, with all our entanglements, and still develop unconditional acceptance of ourselves instead...
Pema Chödrön is America's best-loved Western Buddhist nun. Her inspirational books and audiobooks, including the best-selling When Things Fall Apart, have changed the lives of many. Visit here to read her biography, watch videos of her talks, and see a full listing of books by her, as well as information on ordering them.
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The Practice of Compassionate Abiding
August 1, 2012
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Call for Submissions to the Pema Anthology
July 27, 2012
Has Pema’s teaching been important to you? Contribute to a new anthology by those who’ve put her wisdom into action—to benefit the Pema Chodron Foundation. Check out this call for...
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Primordial Wisdom
July 25, 2012
When we cling to thoughts and memories, we are clinging to what cannot be grasped. When we touch these phantoms and let them go, we may discover a space, a...
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Abandon Any Hope of Fruition
July 18, 2012
“Fruition” implies that at some future time you will feel good. One of the most powerful Buddhist teachings is that as long as you are wishing for things to change...
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How to Defeat Fear
July 11, 2012
Once there was a young warrior. Her teacher told her that she had to do battle with fear. She didn’t want to do that. It seemed too aggressive; it was...
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