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Discover the Power of Meditation with Pema Chödrön – HIGHLIGHT
We’re so excited to share that you still have time to register for Meditation: Way of the Buddha and join renowned meditation teacher Pema Chodron for a live session on January 23. And when you sign up now you’ll be able to enjoy full access to ... continuePosted January 21, 2022 by Natasha West
A Beginner’s Guide to the Teachings of Pema Chödrön – HIGHLIGHT
Reposted with permission from Lion’s Roar She’s a powerful teacher—and a prolific one. There’s a Pema teaching for every stage of your life. Here are some of the best. When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times Shambhala Publications Difficult moments abound in life but we can meet them ... continuePosted December 17, 2021 by Natasha West
5 Reasons to Meditate – HIGHLIGHT
5 Reasons to Meditate By Pema Chödron Note: Pema Chödron is one of the course presenters for an upcoming Shambhala Online course, Meditation: The Way of the Buddha. To learn more about the course, visit the course website. Ani Pema Chodron at the Naropa Graduation of the Daily ... continuePosted November 12, 2021 by Natasha West
“Fail Better!” – HIGHLIGHT
Ani Pema Chodron at the Naropa Graduation, of the Daily Camera As the Boulder Daily Camera says, at Naropa University’s recent graduation ceremony Ani Pema Chodron implores grads to “fail, fail again, fail better”. About 300 earned degrees from the Buddhist-inspired university, now in its 40th ... continuePosted December 11, 2018 by alexandra_kalinine
Awaken, Chicago: Reflecting on the Teachings – HIGHLIGHT
by Abbey Fox It’s been three heavy months since we hosted Awaken Chicago. We’ve tragically lost Philandro Castle, Alton Sterling, and Delrawn Small to racist police brutality. We’ve mourned the tremendous loss of 49 queer people of color in Orlando to homophobic rage. A beautiful, peaceful Black Lives ... continuePosted August 10, 2016 by CGH
Leaders at Awaken Chicago – HIGHLIGHT
Social activists and leaders in justice, peace, and enlightened society gather to offer teachings and workshops in Chicago, starting April 29 by Sai Wei Rev. Father Fleger; Awaken Chicago features key teachers at the center of the mandala, Pema Chodron and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, as well as Acharya Gaylon ... continuePosted April 27, 2016 by CGH
Wake Up Chicago! – HIGHLIGHT
An upcoming event with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Ani Pema Chodron and other wisdom leaders plants the seeds of enlightened society by Sai Wei Many of us have followed the media as it documents the violence in our country and the world. The protests in Baltimore, Laquan McDonald, Black ... continuePosted April 24, 2016 by CGH
The Warriors Who Are Meek – HIGHLIGHT
The Shambhala Monastic Order’s first temporary monastic training program comes to completion by Shastri Loden Nyima, Monastic Secretary to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Summer is passing and fall arriving at Gampo Abbey as we conclude our first year of residential monastic training, The Warriors Who Are Meek, from the ... continuePosted November 2, 2015 by CGH
Steadfast Clear Seeing – HIGHLIGHT
Dharma Teaching by Ani Pema Chodron originally published in Shambhala Sun As we meditate, we are nurturing five qualities that begin to come forth over the months and years that we practice. You might find it helpful to reconnect with these qualities whenever you ask yourself, “Why am I ... continuePosted February 28, 2015 by
Ani Pema Chodron – on Oprah!
TODAY at 11am EST! Oprah is joined by Pema Chodron, an American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun and bestselling author, for an uplifting conversation about her spiritual journey and the importance of finding inner contentment. Pema, the principal teacher at Gampo Abbey, a monastery in Nova Scotia, Canada, talks ... continuePosted October 19, 2014 by
Opening to What Scares You – HIGHLIGHT
“Just allow yourselves to be fully human!” ~ Pema Chodron For more than three decades, Pema Chodron has been teaching and writing about Buddhist principles, which she believes are universal because we are all seeking enlightenment and an end to suffering. continuePosted October 18, 2014 by
The Threefold Purity – HIGHLIGHT
Curtis Pond in Calais, VT,COLUMN: Dharma Teachings by Ani Pema Chodron “To begin with, just give up any expectations of yourself. That’s a simple good instruction for how to do Buddhist meditation.” Buddhist meditation is about dissolving our fixation on ourselves, on the process of meditating, and on any ... continuePosted August 25, 2014 by
The Shambhala Monastic Order, part 2 – HIGHLIGHT
Part 2 of an Interview with Ani Pema Chodron about the new Shambhala Monastic Order by Acharya Adam Lobel edited by Loden Nyima Last May, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche established the Shambhala Monastic Order as a means of further developing the monastic path within Shambhala while preserving the lineage of ... continuePosted May 14, 2014 by
The Shambhala Monastic Order – HIGHLIGHT
Part 1 of an Interview with Ani Pema Chodron about the Shambhala Monastic Order by Acharya Adam Lobel edited by Loden Nyima Cheerful Year of the Wood Horse from the Shambhala Monastic Order! Last May, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche established the Shambhala Monastic Order as a means of further developing ... continuePosted May 12, 2014 by
Enlightened Society Now – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Ani Pema Chodron and Rev. Bishop Andrus, photo by BHH StudiosSakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Acharya Pema Chodron Teach on the Bravery of Being by Lisa Maloof On Friday, May 2nd in the unhurried warmth of late day, the last registrants flowed toward the entrance of ... continuePosted May 8, 2014 by