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Pema Chödrön

Pema Chödrön (formerly known as Deirdre Blomfield-Brown) is an American woman who was ordained as a Buddhist nun in the Chinese lineage of Buddhism in 1981, and a teacher in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa. The goal of her work is the ability to apply Buddhist teachings in everyday life.
A prolific author, she has conducted workshops, seminars, and meditation retreats in Europe, Australia, and throughout North America. She is resident teacher of Gampo Abbey, a monastery in rural Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

by Pema Chödrön First published in 1996 — 12 editions
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The places that scare you: a guide to fearlessness in difficult times

by Pema Chödrön First published in 2001 — 8 editions
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Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living (Shambhala Classics)

by Pema Chödrön First published in 1994 — 7 editions
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Comfortable with uncertainty: 108 teachings on cultivating fearlessness and compassion

by Pema Chödrön First published in 2002 — 6 editions
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The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving Kindness

by Pema Chödrön First published in 2001 — 5 editions

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Practicing peace in times of war

by Pema Chödrön First published in 2006 — 4 editions
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The wisdom of no escape: and the path of loving-kindness

by Pema Chödrön First published in 1991 — 3 editions
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Awakening Compassion: Meditation Practice for Difficult Times

by Pema Chödrön First published in 1997 — 3 editions

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No Time to Lose: A Timely Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva

by Pema Chödrön First published in 2005 — 3 editions

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Entrer en amitié avec soi-même

by Pema Chödrön First published in 1998 — 2 editions
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Noble Heart: A Self-Guided Retreat on Befriending Your Obstacles

by Pema Chödrön First published in 1998 — 2 editions

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From Fear to Fearlessness: Teachings on the Four Great Catalysts of Awakening

by Pema Chödrön First published in 2003 — 2 editions

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Good Medicine: How to Turn Pain into Compassion With Tonglen Meditation

by Pema Chödrön First published in 1999 — 2 editions

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Pema Chodron: Awakening the Heart 2008 Calendar

by Pema Chödrön First published in 2005 — 2 editions

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Pure Meditation

by Pema Chödrön First published in 2000 — 2 editions

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Taking the leap: freeing ourselves from old habits and fears

by Pema Chödrön First published in 2009 — 2 editions
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True Happiness

by Pema Chödrön First published in 2005 — 2 editions

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Beginne, wo du bist. Eine Anleitung zum mitfühlenden Leben.

by Pema Chödrön First published in 2000 — 1 edition

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Les Bastions de la peur : Pratique du courage dans les moments difficiles

by Pema Chödrön First published in 2002 — 1 edition

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Liebende Zuwendung. Freude im Herzen.

by Pema Chödrön First published in 1998 — 1 edition

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American philosopher

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1936

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OLID: OL2623682A
ISNI: 0000000081610062
Library of Congress Names: n91011664
LibraryThing: chodronpema
MusicBrainz: da6eefd5-da2c-4cf5-ae08-965208d8efaa
SBN/ICCU (National Library Service of Italy): FERV073495
VIAF: 85333539
Wikidata: Q442384
Inventaire.io: wd:Q442384

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Pema Chodron
Pema Choden

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