Pema chödrön

On the occasion of Pema Chödrön's birthday, Lion's Roar's deputy editor Andrea Miller shares the important lessons Pema has taught her.

Pema Chödrön, born Deirdre Blomfield-Brown in 1936, is a notable American Tibetan-Buddhist, author and ordained nun. -Pema Chödrön Quotes

If you’re looking for some emotional healing then these Pema Chödrön quotes have the potential to change your life. Pema Chödrön is an American Tibetan Buddhist. She is an ordained nun, acharya and disciple of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Chödrön has inspired millions with her writings and lectures. She is the author of many influential books, […]

Feelings like disappointment, embarrassment, irritation, resentment, anger, jealousy, and fear, instead of being bad news, are actually very clear moments that teach us where it is that we’re holding back. They teach us to perk up and lean in when we feel we’d rather collapse and back away. They’re like messengers that show us, with terrifying clarity, exactly where we’re stuck. This very moment is the perfect teacher, and, lucky for us, it’s with us wherever we are.

"You are the sky. The rest is just the weather." – Pema Chodron To learn more about the podcast, 1:1 sessions, and the books, www.theinfinitesparkofbeing.com Observe the mind Shape your thoughts Transform your reality. #yoga #spiritual #quotes #podcast #love

In her commencement speech at Naropa University, Pema Chödrön explains that if there’s one thing we all need to practice, it's how to fail well.

This very moment is the perfect teacher, and, lucky for us, it's with us wherever we are.