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Finding Freedom from Our Patterns: A Free Teaching with Pema Chödrön

Join beloved Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön to learn how to liberate yourself from the habitual patterns that hold you back. Sign up today and let Pema explain shenpa, the power of pause, and how “positive groundlessness” can set you free.

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How We Get “Hooked”
How We Get “Hooked”
Pema explains the Tibetan Buddhist notion of shenpa—the state of being “hooked” in a habit or pattern that causes us to suffer. By first noticing the tug of shenpa, we can begin to free ourselves from its grip.
The Power of Pause
The Power of Pause
When we are triggered, it is tempting to “scratch the itch” in order to ease the discomfort we feel. But as Pema teaches, learning to pause in the presence of shenpa leads us to the “doorway of enlightenment.”
Moving Beyond Hopes and Fears
Moving Beyond Hopes and Fears
To liberate ourselves from our patterns of suffering, we must bravely step into what Pema calls “positive groundlessness.” In this unfamiliar place, we are free to discover the true nature of ourselves and reality.
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About Your Teacher

A smiling headshot of Pema Chödrön, placed inside of a decorative circular border.

Pema Chödrön

Pema Chödrön is an American-born Buddhist nun and the author of many modern-day spiritual classics, including The Wisdom of No Escape, Start Where You Are, When Things Fall Apart, The Places That Scare You, No Time to Lose, Practicing Peace in Times of War, How to Meditate, and Living Beautifully. She serves as resident teacher at Gampo Abbey Monastery in Nova Scotia.

What Pema’s Students Are Saying

Marie S.
“Pema gives us wonderful teachings to use in our lives to learn and to work on habitual hindrances to growth. Loving, practical, powerful, accessible, and funny!”
Trish W.
“Oh Pema how I love thee. How you manage to come along with exactly the right thing at the right time in my life. I have a lot to learn, and [I'm] so thankful to have you as one of my most powerful teachers.”
Maureen B.
"Pema Chödrön continues to reshape my thinking in these wondrous teachings filled with humour and true life insight."
Susan B.
“Pema makes me laugh, makes me cry, and leads my heart into calm, spacious waters.”
Trish W.
“Oh Pema how I love thee. How you manage to come along with exactly the right thing at the right time in my life. I have a lot to learn, and [I'm] so thankful to have you as one of my most powerful teachers.”
Maureen B.
"Pema Chödrön continues to reshape my thinking in these wondrous teachings filled with humour and true life insight."

"Pema's deep experience and her fresh way of looking at things are like mountain water—clear and refreshing, as good dharma should be."

JACK KORNFIELD

via Shambhala Publications

Finding Freedom from Our Patterns:
A Free Teaching with Pema Chödrön

Join Pema for this free excerpt from her online course The Freedom to Choose Something Different, and learn about why we get stuck, how we can change, and what we can do right now to liberate the untapped wisdom and potential of our being.

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