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Compassion is a skill. It's not a special trait that we either have or don't, but a practice that we can all nurture in our daily lives. And the benefits are vast. It liberates our hearts from a narrow sense of self, expands our sense of well-being, and so much more. Of course, it's not always easy. But when we learn to work with our adversities and fears, whatever it is that might be keeping us stuck, then we find that we gradually and naturally become more open, joyful, and free.

As a child, did you ever sit under a favorite tree, immersed in the wonder of a single, precious leaf? As our days grow more complex, teaches Pema Chödrön, these vibrant and wholehearted moments may begin to elude even seasoned meditators. But it doesn't have to be that way. Buddhism’s Four Foundations of Mindfulness lead us on a journey back to the unabashed presence and delight of the “Child Mind” that lies within all of us.

What do a Jesuit priest and a Buddhist nun have in common? It may sound like the opening to a joke, but it’s actually the question that initiated an extraordinary spiritual collaboration. Father Greg Boyle and Pema Chödrön came together in a night of interfaith conversation for a great cause: aiding Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest rehabilitation, re-entry, and job training program for former gang members. Originally founded by Father Greg in 1992, Homeboy Industries has helped thousands of people find renewed hope after leaving gang life.

By reflecting on the Buddhist teachings of right and wrong, Chodron imparts valuable wisdom on how to cope with the grim reality that life is not always fair, and you don't always get what you deserve - bad or good.

Of the many Eastern wisdom teachings to have found their way westward, the notion of karma may be the most misunderstood - and most transformative. American-born teacher Pema Chödrön is renowned for making the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism accessible, practical, and relevant for Westerners from all walks of life. But to bring us an understanding of the fundamental concept of karma, Ani Pema called on one of her own guides.

Where will we look when we are afraid? How do we find strength? In what can we place our trust? According to Tibetan Buddhism, there are four noble aspirations, known as the Four Great Catalysts of Awakening, which we can call on to cultivate strength and openness in any situation. From Fear to Fearlessnessbrings us into the company of beloved teacher Pema Chödrön to discover and cultivate these four immeasurables: maitri (loving-kindness), compassion, joy, and equanimity.

Within the wisdom teachings of Buddhism, there are many stories that refer to its founds as the "Supreme Physiciam"- a healer of all illness- mental, physical, and spiritual. The Buddha understood suffering and its antidote. His prescription and philosophy for right living led directly to a Tibetan meditation practice that is today the medicine our hearts have been searching for.

In True Happiness, Pema Chödrön guides us through simple yet effective practices that show us how to recognize and nurture these moments of delight, cultivating them until they become more and more frequent, accessible, and real. Recorded at Gampo Abbey Monastery in Nova Scotia, True Happiness features highlights from Sounds True's full-length audio learning course of the same title and gives you the opportunity to absorb the teachings of Pema Chödrön at your own pace.

Pema Chödrön and Alice Walker in Conversation reveals the revolutionary power of tonglen through a dialogue between two hearts and minds forged in very different cultures - and yet deeply joined in the simple practice of compassion.Take a front-row seat as the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker and American-born Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön reflect on anger, joy, fear, and the union of spirituality and social activism.

Esta coletânea reúne alguns dos ensinamentos mais memoráveis e poderosos de Pema Chödrön, que tem o impressionante dom de expressar os conceitos budistas em termos simples, que ressoam na vida e na experiência de todos nós. Sua escrita vai além de fronteiras religiosas, alcançando leitores de muitas fés e origens. Sua imensa popularidade parece ligada ao fato de ela não se apresentar como um ser iluminado, mas como uma pessoa comum que fala abertamente sobre suas lutas e limitações.

Muitas vezes esquecemos que a incerteza é tudo o que temos. Em nossa busca por controlar o incontrolável, deixamos de lado o imponderável, que é parte da aventura–e também a causa do medo que nos invade. Isso nos impede de aprender a crescer. Neste audiolivro, Pema Chödrön nos mostra que é possível treinar para nos relacionarmos com o desconforto.

Podemos permitir que as circunstâncias da vida nos endureçam, deixando-nos cada vez mais cheios de medos e ressentimentos, ou podemos nos tornar mais abertos em relação ao que nos assusta. Nós sempre temos escolha. Na maioria das vezes, tentamos nos proteger através da raiva, do ciúme, da inveja, da arrogância e do orgulho, mas não conseguimos vencer a incerteza e o medo com essas barreiras. Temos que aprender a nos relacionar com o desconforto usando outras ferramentas, como a bondade e a compaixão.

Um guia para transformar as dores e as dificuldades da vida em oportunidades para desenvolver a alegria genuína e o crescimento pessoal.

En su primer libro de enseñanzas espirituales en muchos años, que puede considerarse su legado espiritual completo, Pema Chödrön nos brinda sabiduría fresca, reflexiones sinceras y el humor y la perspicacia que la han convertido en una maestra muy querida y respetada en estos turbulentos tiempos.

Por mais que tentemos resistir, os términos acontecem a todo momento – o fim de uma respiração, o fim de um dia, o fim de um relacionamento e, em última análise, o fim da vida. E acompanhando cada término há um novo começo, embora talvez não saibamos o que ele nos reserva. Em Como vivemos é como morremos, Pema Chödrön compartilha sua sabedoria sobre como trabalhar com este fluxo da vida – aprendendo a viver com tranquilidade, alegria e compaixão em meio à incerteza, abraçando novos começos e, finalmente, preparando-se para a morte com curiosidade e abertura, ao invés de medo.

Ein bedeutender Text, der hilft, schmerzliche Erfahrungen in Lernprozesse umzusetzen. Eine der Grundaussagen des Buddhismus lautet, dass es für jeden Menschen Wege zu Zufriedenheit und dauerhaftem Glück gibt. Die buddhistische Nonne Pema Chödrön zeigt in diesem Hörbuch sehr pragmatische Möglichkeiten auf, wie man sich von seinem Leid befreien kann. Sie berichtet offenherzig von ihren eigenen schmerzhaften Erfahrungen und von ihrer Lösung: Gelassenheit, die lernbar ist. Belohnt wird der mühsame Weg mit der Erkenntnis, dass Glück und Zufriedenheit der wahren Natur des Menschen entsprechen.