Pema Chödrön
Pema Chödrön is an American Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition.
Born Deirdre Blomfield-Brown, she became a novice nun in 1974 and received full ordination in 1981.
Chödrön studied with Lama Chime Rinpoche and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, considering the latter her root guru.
She has served as director of Karma Dzong in Boulder, Colorado, and Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia.
Chödrön teaches Buddhism in North America and spends time in solitary retreat.
Her work focuses on making Buddhist teachings accessible to Western audiences, emphasizing compassion, mindfulness, and dealing with life's challenges.
Books by Pema Chödrön
When Things Fall Apart
Heart Advice for Difficult Times
Self Help
Spirituality
Buddhism
The Places That Scare You
A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times
Buddhism
Spirituality
Self Help
Start Where You Are
A Guide to Compassionate Living
Buddhism
Spirituality
Self Help
Taking the Leap
Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears
Buddhism
Spirituality
Self Help
Comfortable with Uncertainty
108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion
Buddhism
Spirituality
Self Help
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change
Buddhism
Spirituality
Self Help
How to Meditate
A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind
Buddhism
Spirituality
Self Help
The Pocket Pema Chodron
Buddhism
Spirituality
Self Help
Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better
Buddhism
Spirituality
Self Help
Practicing Peace in Times of War
Buddhism
Spirituality
Philosophy