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Beloved Buddhist teacher and best-selling author Pema Chödrön offers an inside look at the teachings that transformed her life. In this commentary on “When I first encountered the Buddhist teachings in the early 1970s, there were not many teachers who taught in a voice that Western students could connect with in a personal way. It was amazing to read Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s book In this detailed commentary, Pema takes us section by section through one of the formative books that changed her life, sharing stories, insights, and personal reflections on what the teachings meant to her then and now. With her signature warmth, clarity, and humor, she brings Chögyam Trungpa’s teachings to life, making them accessible for modern readers navigating their own challenges.;; She explains how the practical wisdom of Buddhism can help us: If you love Pema’s books, you’ll recognize familiar concepts presented in a fresh way. And if you’re new to Buddhism, Join Pema on this deeply personal journey--one that has inspired millions--as she shares heartfelt guidance on facing life’s challenges with open-hearted courage and discovering the beauty of being fully present, no matter how chaotic the world may be....
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Pema Chodron
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In a world of endless distractions and quick fixes that leave us wanting, beloved Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön, author of When Things Fall Apart, reveals why true freedom arises not in escape but in developing our natural capacity for presence, openness, and wholehearted acceptance.
What if the freedom you seek isn’t found by changing your circumstances but by embracing life exactly as it is? Pema Chödrön goes back to her very foundations in her latest and possibly most important book. With the spiritual classic The Myth of Freedom as the touchstone, Pema invites us to look beyond the “myth of freedom”—the idea that we can escape discomfort—and to work compassionately and wisely with what keeps us stuck.
Drawing from the seminal work from her beloved teacher Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Pema explores how meditation, mindfulness, and radical self-acceptance can transform our struggles, neuroses, and pain into gateways to awakening. “These were the teachings,” Pema says, “that inspired me most in my early years of practicing Buddhism. They continue to inspire me now and have influenced all the teachings I’ve given over the years.”
With her characteristic humor, practical wisdom, and compassionate insight, she shows us how to make friends with our minds, work skillfully with emotions, and open our hearts to the richness of human experience. Inspiring and accessible, this book is an essential companion for anyone longing for genuine freedom, clarity, and connection in a world of uncertainty and change.
