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Pema Chödrön (པདྨ་ཆོས་སྒྲོན། padma chos sgron “lotus dharma lamp”; born Deirdre Blomfield-Brown, July 14, 1936) is an American Tibetan-Buddhist. She is an ordained nun, former acharya of Shambhala Buddhism [1] and disciple of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
Learn about Pema Chodron, a beloved Buddhist teacher and author, and her vision of awakening wisdom and compassion in the world. Explore her work, publications, and the programs supported by the Pema Chodron Foundation.
- Contents. The Life of Pema Chödrön. Teachings on Meditation. Teachings on Suffering and the Self. Teachings on Love and Compassion. In Conversation. Quotes. Books and Recordings.
- The Life of Pema Chödrön. Early on. The Pema Chödrön we know today is often referred to as a “bodhisattva warrior,” but previously led a rather regular life.
- Teachings on Meditation. 5 Reasons to Meditate. The 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.
- Teachings on Suffering and the Self. Turn Your Thinking Upside Down. We 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.
Jan 18, 2020 · The 83-year-old American nun, who wrote “When Things Fall Apart” in 1996 and appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s “Super Soul Sunday” this past fall, is one of the best-known faces of American Buddhism. She...
Learn about Pema Chodron, a renowned Buddhist teacher and author, who studied with Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Lama Chime Rinpoche. Find out her background, ordination, teachings, and publications on the official foundation website.
Ani Pema is interested in helping establish Tibetan Buddhist monasticism in the West, as well in continuing her work with western Buddhists of all traditions, sharing ideas and teachings.
A collection of articles by and about Pema Chodron, a beloved Buddhist teacher and author. Learn about her life, teachings, meditation practices, and how to apply Buddhism to daily life.
