The Pocket Pema Chodron

The Pocket Pema Chodron by Pema Chodron is a reissue published by Shambhala Publications on August 1, 2017. This edition comprises 144 pages and is presented in English. The book features a collection of 108 short selections drawn from Chodron’s extensive study and writings over more than four decades, focusing on themes such as breaking free from destructive patterns and cultivating patience, kindness, and joy in daily life.
Readers will find teachings that encourage fearlessness and the unlocking of natural warmth and intelligence. This collection serves as a guide to Buddhist principles, mindfulness, and meditation, making it suitable for those seeking inspiration in a compact format. As part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series, it distills the wisdom of notable figures across various religious traditions, offering insights that are both accessible and applicable to everyday experiences.
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A collection of short inspirational readings by “one of the world’s wisest women”–O, the Oprah Magazine.
Pema Chödrön, beloved Buddhist nun and best-selling author, offers this treasury of 108 short selections from her more than four decades of study and writings. Here she presents teachings on breaking free of destructive patterns; developing patience, kindness, and joy amid our everyday struggles; becoming fearless; and unlocking our natural warmth, intelligence, and goodness. Designed for on-the-go inspiration, this is a perfect guide to Buddhist principles and the foundations of meditation and mindfulness.
This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series.
The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.
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