Pema Chödrön

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Biography

Beloved Buddhist teacher, author, nun and mother, Pema Chodron has inspired millions of people from around the world who have been touched by her example and message of practicing peace in these turbulent times. The Pema Chodron Foundation is dedicated to preserving and sharing Pema’s inspiration and teachings in order that they might help us all awaken wisdom and compassion in ourselves and the world around us.

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Self CompassionRecorded at Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY, May 1999. This talk includes an overview of each of the four limitless qualities: love, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, and an explanation of

Not seeing anything above? Reauthenticate

Free Yourself From the Story of YouIt’s not life that causes suffering, says Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön, it’s our story about life—our interpretation—that causes so much distress. When we practice interrupting the story we’re telling ourselves, we can find a new freedom and flexibility in the face of uncertainty and change. ,

Opinion | Why Did We Stop Believing That People Can Change? (Published 2022)When we see others as the sum of their past beliefs and actions, nothing added, subtracted or transformed, forgiveness and redemption become impossible.

Famed Buddhist nun Pema Chodron retires, cites handling of sexual misconduct allegations against her group’s leaderThe author of “When Things Fall Apart” became one of the first Westerners to be ordained as a Buddhist nun.

Making Friends with OneselfMeditation master Pema Chödrön explains how to be gentle on ourselves when we’re struggling with our practice.

What Goes Through the Bardos?Pema Chödrön on dualistic consciousness, non-self, and everything in between

Cutting Ties: The Fruits of SolitudePema Chödrön walks us through Shantideva's prescription for solitude, verse by verse.

Realizing GuiltlessnessThe Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche speaks with Pema Chödrön.

The In-between StatePema Chödrön points to the perfect training ground for the spiritual warrior—anxiety, heartbreak, and tenderness.

We Can Still Be CrazyWe may think meditation will improve us, but it’s really about accepting ourselves as we are right now.

On Not Losing HeartWhen we’re tempted to give up, a simple shift in perspective can remind us that everything we do matters.

Nothing to (Im)proveMeditation isn’t about becoming a better person, but befriending who we already are, says Pema Chödrön.

Tonglen on the SpotTonglen—the Tibetan practice of "sending and receiving"—can be put to use in everyday situations.

Where is Buddha?: Honesty in BuddhismPema Chödrön teaches about the importance of honesty in Buddhism, and how we need to balance our honesty with kindness in practice.

10 Heart-Lifting Quotes from Pema ChödrönDifficult moments are to be expected and often times are all too abundant. Pema Chödrön challenges us to meet these with acceptance and heart-lifting grace.

The Sun Magazine | Beyond Right Or Wrong | By bell hooks | Issue 258I prefer to work with aspiration. The classic bodhisattva aspiration is: “Sentient beings are numberless. I vow to save them.” That means I aspire t

The Sun Magazine | The Ultimate Kindness | By Pema Chödrön | Issue 369War and peace start in the hearts of individuals. Strangely enough, even though all beings would like to live in peace, our method for obtaining peace over the

Unlimited FriendlinessThree steps to genuine compassion

How to FailAmerican Buddhist nun Pema Chodron's advice for leaning into the unknown

Eight Lojong Slogans from Pema Chodron to Transform Your MindAmerican Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön outlines a daily practice with lojong slogans to help you through difficult moments and put you on the path to awakening.

Letter from Ani Pema ChödrönDear Shambhala Community- This is a letter that Ani Pema Chödrön sent recently to the Shambhala Board and the Acharyas and now wishes to share it with the community. Warmest best wishes, Glenna Olmsted, Executive Assistant to Pema Chödrön January 14, 2020 Dear Acharyas and Shambhala Boa

Avoiding the Trap of Shenpa - Pema ChodronPema Chodron explains the meaning of shenpa, which indicates the root cause of aggression and craving, and how we can intervene.

Depression and the Tender HeartTibetan Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön interviews Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche about cultivating an open and compassionate outlook.

Meditating with EmotionsDrop the story and find the feeling.

Unconditionally SteadfastPema Chödrön speaks about roles and responsibilities within the teacher/student relationship.

Stay with Your Broken HeartSelect wisdom from sources old and new

No Place to HidePema Chodron, the director of Gampo Abbey, talks about the challenges of monastic life

RenunciationLike a Raven in the Wind

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5 Reasons to Meditate | Lion’s RoarThe simple act of stopping, says Pema Chödrön, is the best way to cultivate our good qualities. Here are five ways meditation makes us better people.

Pema Chödrön’s Six Kinds of Loneliness | Lion’s RoarTo be without a reference point is the ultimate loneliness. It is also called enlightenment.

How to Practice Tonglen | Lion’s RoarPema Chödrön teaches us Tonglen, “sending and taking,” an ancient Buddhist practice to awaken compassion.

Showing Up for Your Life | Lion’s RoarIf you’re jealous or angry or lonely, says Pema Chödrön, don’t run from the feeling.

Feed the Right Wolf | Lion’s RoarPema Chödrön describes the process of looking compassionately and honestly at our own minds. In the end, she says, freeing ourselves from anger and hostility comes down to choosing which wolf we want to feed.

Looking Into Laziness | Lion’s RoarRather than feeling discouraged by laziness, we could get to know laziness profoundly. This very moment of laziness becomes our personal teacher.

Everybody Loves Something | Lion’s RoarAccording to Pema Chödrön, love and compassion are like the weak spots in the walls of ego.

Be Free of Suffering | Lion’s RoarPema Chödrön offers a bodhicitta practice for generating love and compassion for all human beings.

Meditation is the Key to Knowing Yourself | Lion’s RoarMeditation practice awakens our trust that the wisdom and compassion that we need are already within us.

The Natural Warmth of the Heart | Lion’s RoarIn the difficulties of your life, says Pema Chödrön, you will discover your natural love and warmth.

Holding Your Seat When The Going Gets Rough | Lion’s RoarThe most straightforward advice on how to discover your true nature is this, says Pema Chödrön: practice not causing harm to anyone—neither yourself nor others—and every day, do what you can to help.

Dissolve Your Fixation On Yourself | Lion’s RoarBuddhist meditation is about dissolving our fixation on ourselves, on the process of meditating, and on any result we might gain from it. Through

Making the Warrior Commitment | Lion’s RoarPema Chödrön shows us how we can let go of self-centered worries and become a bodhisattva-warrior. It's the greatest happiness of all.

Pema Chödrön's Wisdom for Waking Up to Your World | Lion’s RoarPema Chödrön shares why the simple practice of taking a break from our usual thoughts is the most important thing we can do with our lives.

How We Get Hooked and How We Get Unhooked | Lion’s RoarShenpa is the urge, the hook, that triggers our habitual tendency to close down. We get hooked in that moment of tightening when we reach for relief. To get unhooked we begin by recognizing that moment of unease and learn to relax in that moment.

Pema Chödrön’s Three Methods for Working with Chaos | Lion’s RoarPema Chödrön describes three ways to use our problems as the path to awakening and joy.

Pema Chödrön’s 3 Ways to Transform Your Emotions | Lion’s RoarAt the root of our suffering are the destructive emotions that Buddhism calls the kleshas, or poisons. In this exclusive excerpt from her new book, Pema Chödrön teaches us a three-step practice to transform their energy from a cause of suffering into a path to awakening.

Turn Your Thinking Upside Down | Lion’s RoarWe base our lives on seeking happiness and avoiding suffering, but the best thing we can do for ourselves is to turn this whole way of thinking upside down.

Helping Others - and Yourself - through Tonglen Meditation | Lion’s RoarMake your vow to help others real with this meditation teaching from Pema Chödrön.

Discover the Healing Power in Your Heart | Lion’s RoarWe can use this time of fear and insecurity, says famed Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön, to connect with the natural warmth of our heart. It has the power to heal ourselves and others.

The Answer to Anger & Aggression is Patience | Lion’s RoarWe can suppress anger and aggression or act it out, either way making things worse for ourselves and others. Or we can practice patience.

Reversing Ego’s Logic | Lion’s RoarPema Chödron gives a teaching on Tonglen and Lojong.

Pema Chödrön on Meditation and the Middle Way | Lion’s RoarAs human beings, not only do we seek resolution, but we also feel that we deserve resolution. However, not only do we not deserve resolution, we suffer

To Know Yourself is to Forget Yourself | Lion’s RoarWe might think that knowing ourselves is an ego-centered thing, but by looking at ourselves, we begin to dissolve the walls that separate us from others.

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