How to Meditate with Pema Chodron: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind
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How to Meditate with Pema Chodron: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind
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When it comes to meditation, Pema Chödrön is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost instructors. Yet most of her books and teaching programs have focused on the benefits and challenges of a well-established practice . . . until now. On How to Meditate with Pema Chödrön, the American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun and author of When Things Fall Apart (Shambhala, 2000) presents her first complete audio course for those new to meditation. This in-depth, 5-session curriculum helps listeners honestly meet and compassionately relate with the mind–the fundamental skill in meditation–as they join Pema to explore: * The basics of mindfulness awareness practice, including proper posture, inner and outer focus, and breathing * Overcoming common obstacles like physical discomfort, difficult emotions, wandering attention, or drowsiness * Guided sessions for resting in the nature of mind, staying present, and more–plus straightforward advice for bringing the fruits of practice into everyday life If you could handpick someone to teach you the best way to meditate, Pema Chödrön would be a first choice for millions. Now this beloved voice shares with listeners everywhere her unique approach–simple and down-to-earth while informed by the highest traditions of Tibetan Buddhism–on How to Meditate with Pema Chödrön.
How to Meditate with Pema Chodron: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind
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I love everything Pema has written!!! I have all of her books & cds. She is wonderful
While there are valuable ideas and suggestions in Pema Chodron’s CD series, it is decidedly from a Buddhist perspective and seems to assume the listener is an active or aspiring Buddhist as well. A great series if that is one’s desire. If not, there are decidedly better resources available.
Even though I know much about meditation, I learned a great deal from Pema’s recordings. In fact, I had breakthroughts in my meditation and understanding.
I have read a few of her other books, and what appeals so much to me about Pema is how human she is. She has been doing this for many, many years and she still experiences the shortfalls that I experience trying to make time to sit with myself and meditate for the last 8 years. If you are new to the path of meditation or think you know what you are doing-get this book.
Pema Chodron is a wonderful teacher, of whom I have the greatest respect. This is another example of her down-to-earth, humorous and loving teaching style. For me, it was an excellent choice. However, just so you are not disappointed, be aware this is a specific type of meditation. She is teaching Tibetan Buddhist meditation techniques, which are a little different from other styles. In this style your eyes remain partly open to maintain a level of awareness. It is not the type you use to generate a trance state.
If you are unfamiliar with meditation and this is your first exploration, you may want to look at “The Art of Meditation by Daniel Goleman”. It is an excellent first step.
Pema’s training can take you to a deeper level of understanding, but may be a little too deep for your first attempt. Also, the fact her CD is speaking to those who have a background in Buddhism does’nt mean you won’t learn from this CD. Buddhist are experts at meditation because it is part of their belief. The techniques taught can apply to any faith.
Pema’s Chodron is an excellent speaker and this is another excellent example of her work. With the understanding that I would not advise this as the first meditation book I would read/listen to, I believe it is a valuable resource for those interested in this style of meditation.
Namaste