Pema Chödrön is an American Buddhist nun, author, and beloved spiritual teacher in the Shambhala lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Born Deirdre Blomfield-Brown in 1936, she became a nun under the guidance of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Known for her compassionate, no-nonsense approach, she has helped millions navigate fear, pain, and uncertainty with mindfulness and kindness. Her bestselling books, including When Things Fall Apart and Start Where You Are, offer practical wisdom for everyday struggles. Pema teaches that true peace comes not from escaping life’s challenges, but from meeting them with openhearted awareness and radical self-compassion.
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