Chödrön, Pema

Overview

Works:	231 works in 759 publications in 10 languages and 17,661 library holdings
Genres:	Nonfiction television programs Television interviews Television talk shows Filmed interviews Interviews Documentary television programs Television programs
Roles:	Author, Narrator, Interviewee, Performer, wpr, Creator, Author of introduction
Classifications:	BQ5410, 294.3444

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Pema Chödrön

Wisdom & compassion by Pema Chödrön( Visual )
A personal journey by Pema Chödrön( Visual )
Oral history interview with Liliana Wilson by Liliana Wilson( Recording )

Most widely held works by Pema Chödrön

When things fall apart : heart advice for difficult times by Pema Chödrön( Book )

32 editions published between 1997 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,632 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes a traditional Buddhist approach to suffering and how embracing the painful situation and using communication, negative habits, and challenging experiences leads to emotional growth and happiness

The places that scare you : a guide to fearlessness in difficult times by Pema Chödrön( Book )

28 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and Finnish and held by 1,201 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Dealing with difficult time and problems that come your way

Start where you are : a guide to compassionate living by Pema Chödrön( Book )

23 editions published between 1994 and 2015 in English and held by 796 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Start Where You Are is an indispensable handbook for cultivating fearlessness and awakening a compassionate heart. With insight and humor, Pema Chodron, author of The Wisdom of No Escape and When Things Fall Apart, presents down-to-earth guidance on how to make friends with ourselves and develop genuine compassion toward others. The author shows how we can "start where we are" by embracing rather than denying the painful aspects of our lives. Pema Chodron frames her teachings on compassion around fifty-nine traditional Tibetan Buddhist maxims, or slogans, such as: - Always apply a joyful state of mind; -Don't seek others' pain as the limbs of your own happiness; -Always meditate on whatever provokes resentment; - Be grateful to everyone. Working with these slogans and through the practice of meditation, Start Where You Are shows how we can all develop the courage to work with our own inner pain and discover joy, well-being, and confidence

Taking the leap : freeing ourselves from old habits and fears by Pema Chödrön( Book )

11 editions published between 2009 and 2012 in English and held by 746 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In this pithy, inspiring book, Pema Chödrön presents the Buddhist concept of shenpa--which can be translated as "getting stuck" or "getting hooked"--And shows you how you can liberate yourself from it

Living beautifully with uncertainty and change by Pema Chödrön( Book )

21 editions published between 2012 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 741 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"We live in difficult times. Life sometimes seems like a roiling and turbulent river threatening to drown us and destroy the world. Why, then, shouldn't we cling to the certainty of the shore--to our familiar patterns and habits? Because, Pema Chödrön teaches, that kind of fear-based clinging keeps us from the infinitely more satisfying experience of being fully alive. The teachings she presents here--known as the 'Three Commitments'--provide a wealth of wisdom for learning to step right into the river: to be completely, fearlessly present even in the hardest times, the most difficult situations. When we learn to let go of our protective patterns and do that, we begin to see not only how much better it feels to live that way, but, as a wonderful side effect, we find that we begin to naturally and effectively reach out to others in care and support."--Publisher description

No time to lose : a timely guide to the way of the Bodhisattva by Pema Chödrön( Book )

14 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in Chinese and English and held by 682 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"In No Time to Lose Pema Chodron reveals the traditional Buddhist teachings that guide her own life: those of The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhichar-yavatara), a text written by the eighth-century sage Shantideva. This treasured Buddhist work is remarkably relevant for our times, describing the steps we can take to cultivate courage, caring and joy - the keys to healing ourselves and our troubled world. Chodron offers as a highly practical and engaging commentary on this essential text explaining how its profound teachings can be applied to our daily lives."--Jacket

How to meditate : a practical guide to making friends with your mind by Pema Chödrön( Book )

5 editions published in 2013 in English and Dutch and held by 637 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Meditation and Relaxation

The wisdom of no escape : and the path of loving-kindness by Pema Chödrön( Book )

17 editions published between 1991 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 626 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"It's possible to say yes to life in all its manifestations, Pema Chödrön teaches--by embracing all the happiness and suffering, all the intelligence and confusion that are a natural part of our existence. Doing so opens a wellspring of courage and love within our hearts...Pema presents traditional Buddhist wisdom that anyone can relate to." -- Publisher's description

Comfortable with uncertainty : 108 teachings by Pema Chödrön( Book )

11 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and held by 579 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A collection of concepts and practices that teaches practical methods for heightening awareness and overcoming habitual patterns that block compassion

Fail, fail again, fail better by Pema Chödrön( Book )

3 editions published between 2015 and 2016 in English and Dutch and held by 521 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Argues that failure is the most direct way to becoming a more complete, loving, and fulfilled human being

Practicing peace in times of war by Pema Chödrön( Book )

5 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 427 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

With war and violence flaring all over the world, many of us are left feeling vulnerable and utterly helpless. In this book Pema ChOdrOn draws on Buddhist teachings to explore the origins of aggression, hatred, and war, explaining that they lie nowhere but within our own hearts and minds. She goes on to explain that the way in which we as individuals respond to challenges in our everyday lives can either perpetuate a culture of violence or create a new culture of compassion. "War and peace begin in the hearts of individuals," declares Pema ChOdrOn at the opening of this inspiring and accessible book. She goes on to offer practical techniques any of us can use to work for peace in our own lives, at the level of our habits of thought and action. It's never too late, she tells us, to look within and discover a new way of living and transform not only our personal lives but our whole world

How to meditate by Pema Chödrön( Recording )

8 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 427 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An introductory audio course on meditation presented by a Tibetan Buddhist nun, emphasizing: the practice of mindfulness; the importance of gentleness, patience, and humor; Shamantha (or calm abiding), the art of stabilizing the mind to remain present under any conditions; thoughts and emotions as "sheer delight" in meditation

Getting unstuck : [breaking your habitual patterns & encountering naked reality] by Pema Chödrön( Recording )

6 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and held by 397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The author here gives us tools for learning to stay with our uneasiness, and shows us how to recognize "shenpa." She guides us through the sticky feeling - exploring the moments when we get hooked - and offers us a look at the freedom available when we uncover "shenpa," and work with it intelligently and compassionately

Bill Moyers on faith & reason( Visual )

4 editions published between 2006 and 2013 in English and held by 370 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Bill Moyers explores the mysterious region between rationality and belief, joined by some of the world's most provocative writers and thinkers

Don't bite the hook : finding freedom from anger, resentment, and other destructive emotions by Pema Chödrön( Recording )

14 editions published between 2007 and 2015 in English and held by 368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Life has a way of provoking us with traffic jams and computer malfunctions, with emotionally distant partners and crying children--and before we know it, we're upset. We feel terrible, and then we end up saying and doing things that only make matters worse. But it doesn't have to be that way, says Pema Chödrön . It is possible to relate constructively to the inevitable shocks, losses, and frustrations of life so that we can find true happiness. The key, Pema explains, is not biting the "hook" of our habitual responses. In this recorded weekend retreat, Pema draws on Buddhist teachings from The Way of the Bodhisattva to reveal how we can: stay centered in the midst of difficulty ; improve stressful relationships ; step out of the downward spiral of self-hatred ; awaken compassion for ourselves and others"--Publisher's web site

When things fall apart : heart advice for difficult times by Pema Chödrön( Recording )

15 editions published between 1997 and 2014 in English and held by 284 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Traditional Buddhist wisdom for working with suffering shows how to use all situations, even painful ones, as a means for discovering the kind of peace that is utterly indestructible

Unconditional confidence : [instructions for meeting any experience with trust and courage by Pema Chödrön( Recording )

7 editions published between 2009 and 2012 in English and held by 215 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Pema Chodron offers two accessible sessions to help anyone find courage in times of challenge and change. This liberating program offers practical tools and teachings that explore true confidence, consistent bravery, and experiencing life when fear is present

Awakening compassion : [meditation practice for difficult times] by Pema Chödrön( Recording )

9 editions published between 1995 and 2003 in English and held by 194 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

For more than 800 years, Tibetan Buddhists have used the practice of lojong, or mind training, to transform difficulties into insights. On Awakening Compassion, Pema Chödrön, one of the Western world's best-known lojong teachers and practitioners, shows you how to use your own painful emotions as stepping-stones to wisdom, compassion, and fearlessness

The fearless heart : the practice of living with courage and compassion by Pema Chödrön( Recording )

5 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 185 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Fear and guilt are two of the greatest challenges we face on the spiritual path, but there is a way to transform these painful feelings into courageous self-acceptance. Pema Chodron presents the five aphorisms for developing fearlessness that were given to Machig Lapdronma, one of Tibetan Buddhism's greatest female teachers

Always maintain a joyful mind : and other lojong teachings on awakening compassion and fearlessness by Pema Chödrön( Book )

4 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 160 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Presents an ancient collection of Tibetan Buddhist "lojong," or pith sayings, designed to help seekers develop wisdom and compassion amid the challenges of daily life, accompanied by commentary by the renowned Buddhist nun Pema Chodron