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How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind Audio CD – Unabridged, December 1, 2007

by Pema Chödrön (Author)
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When it comes to meditation, Pema Chödrön is widely regarded as one of the world's foremost teachers. Yet she's never offered an introductory course on audio―until now.

On How to Meditate with Pema Chödrön, the American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun and bestselling author presents her first complete spoken-word course for those new to meditation.

Through traditional insights and her personal guidance, offered in 12 sitting sessions, Pema Chödrön will help you honestly meet and compassionately relate with your mind as you explore:

The basics of mindfulness awareness practice, from proper posture to learning to settle to breathing and relaxation
• Gentleness, patience, and humor―three ingredients for a well-balanced practice
• Shamatha (or calm abiding), the art of stabilizing the mind to remain present with whatever arises
• Thoughts and emotions as "sheer delight"―instead of obstacles―in meditation
"From my own experience and from listening to many people over the years, I've tried to offer here what I feel are the essential points of meditation," explains Pema Chödrön. Now this beloved voice shares with you her accessible approach―simple and down-to-earth while informed by the highest traditions of Tibetan Buddhism―on How to Meditate with Pema Chödrön.

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    December 1, 2007
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    1591797942
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1591797944
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sounds True; Unabridged edition (December 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1591797942
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1591797944
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.46 x 0.79 x 4.97 inches
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Pema Chödrön is an American Buddhist nun in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa. She is resident teacher at Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia, the first Tibetan monastery in North America established for Westerners. She is also the author of many books and audiobooks, including the best-selling When Things Fall Apart and Don't Bite the Hook.

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Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Introduction to Buddhism I've Ever Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
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This book is simply amazing! Concise, informative, inspirational, it has a clear message: Meditation is the path to bodhichitta and bodhichitta is the path to peace. I highly recommend you give yourself the pleasure of reading this book.
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Mike Fiink
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the one!
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2021
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If you only buy one book on how to meditate this is the one to get! I am reading a lot of books on how to meditate to prepare for a class I would like to give. I think this book really gives usable instructions on how to develop a personal meditation practice. I recommend any of the many books and videos and CDs produced by Pema Chodron as an excellent source of information on Buddhism. Her books are well written, personal, highly readable and easily understood. When I am reading or listening to her I feel as though she is speaking to me personally. You can't go wrong here.
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Neal J. Pollock
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely presentation as usual
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2008
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In this 5 CD set, Pema Chodron expands on her prior works (but see  Pure Meditation ), honing in on Buddhist Shamatha (tranquil or calm abiding) meditation. This is a basic, eyes-open, being-fully-present technique (akin to mindfulness practice). It differs greatly from transcendental types as well as from Vipashyana (insight) meditation. Total time=5:52:48 in 46 tracks (CD1=65:18/9 tracks; CD2=63:29/10 tracks; CD3=69:54/9 tracks; CD4=74:53/9 tracks; CD5=79:14/tracks). Her presentation is comprehensive, including: Physical--much detail on 6 points of posture (seat, legs, torso, hands, eyes, & mouth); Emotional--being fully present, attention to tension, observing your pain/stress; Mental/Psychological--generosity, patience, sense of humor; & Spiritual/Mystical--(per Trungpa Rinpoche) "Mixing mind and space." Each CD includes a meditation experience & practices for the ensuing week.

Ani Chodron explains the basic Tibetan Buddhist/Vajrayana approach of transforming poisons (kleshas or afflictions) into medicine (wisdom/enlightenment). This is similar to judo (vs. karate) & to transcendental alchemy ( The Secret of the Golden Flower: A Chinese Book of Life ) with kleshas being the prima materia. Tibetans differentiate between pain and suffering; the latter being more psychological than physical--reaction to pain vs. pain itself. She, thus explores Shenpa, the process of getting hooked--see  Don't Bite the Hook: Finding Freedom from Anger, Resentment, and Other Destructive Emotions . Pema also briefly discusses Tonglen (exchanging oneself for others), a highly empathetic technique--see  Tonglen, the Path of Transformation  or  Good Medicine: How to Turn Pain into Compassion with Tonglen Meditation ; & includes some more advanced Mahamudra meditation, which I find particularly helpful, quoting a poet: "Thoughts are like clouds in the sky; they shimmer when they fly." Her use of sounds, sights, touch over the body is reminiscent of both the Western allover (or overall) exercise ( Wisdom of the Mystic Masters ) & the Dhyani Buddha families ( The Mandala of the Enlightened Feminine ). Overall, Pema's voice & presentation are extremely peaceful & meditative--quite conducive to these practices, though she aims at you becoming "your own meditation instructor." To have a more complete appreciation of Pema, see her  Good Medicine  video. This set is valuable for newbies (though some of the terminology may be unfamiliar) as well as those who have practiced meditation before. It is also a nice refresher.
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douglas
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Insightful
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023
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You will enjoy her teaching methods, enjoy!
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Russell D Dennis
5.0 out of 5 stars Be Kind to Yourself in All Circumstances
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
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These keen insights take us deep into an experience each person can only define for themselves. For those who are new to meditation, or fearing they are unable to do it, relax! The overwhelming message of this book is to relax and lean into those things we may find disturbing. We come to see that we’re larger than the things we allow to trap us. Meditation practice asks us to consider many things that are counterintuitive to beliefs we have spent a lifetime nurturing. Try the exercises in the book with an open mind and keep at them. In the end, only you have the power to define the relationship you develop with life. Making friends with your mind and heart will open many doors for you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pema's way with words
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2023
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Pema has a way of taking a concept and make it understandable. I learn a lot from her way of teaching.
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Frank
5.0 out of 5 stars Practicle and practicable
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017
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A direct and practical work that beginner meditators will find indispensable. Keeps the religious terminology at arms length. I wanted a book to help guide me in my mediation practice without drowning me in Buddhist terminology or relentlessly repeating to me why the life I have lead for 50 years is obviously fraudulent. This book serves the purpose. I have been meditating very regularly for a few months and I felt the need for some guidance as I extended the amount of time I sit at practice. This book gave immediate results. I have read certain chapters over an d over to remind myself of how to practice properly. The book has depth but is not overly wordy. While it can be immensely difficult and very frustrating, Meditation is simple and a book about it should reflect its simplicity.
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Jordan Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to meditation
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2022
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This was very informative. History, theory, and exercises.
A good length for a beginner to the subject. Easy read.
I have been reading on different types of meditation. Trying to get a better understanding.
This was just great.
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Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2021
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Such a very very good book. Highly recommend it to everyone on the Buddhist path, but applicableto all. Excellent read.
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maertin
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic meditation book
Reviewed in Spain on December 9, 2022
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I have been going to a meditation center of Buddhism and it has really changed my life for the best.
This book is a surprise to me because it explains in detail how to enrich your meditation practice with useful explanations.
I recommend this book to anyone that is following a spiritual path, or is a newbie at meditation because it is very practical and useful.
I rate it with 5 stars because I am going to read it again and again.
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Ballarin I.
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in Italy on July 29, 2018
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Buon libro per chi si vuole avvicinare alla meditazione e partire col piglio giusto!!Come sempre affascinato dalla sua scrittura e dalla profondita' del suo libro.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in Australia on February 20, 2019
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This author helped me understand the way and intension behind meditating. Now I have to put into practice.
Definitely would recommend.
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Gilberto Maffei Antunes Sampaio
5.0 out of 5 stars How to Meditate, by Pema Chödrön: Excelente!
Reviewed in Brazil on November 8, 2014
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Classifiquei esse livro como "Muito Bom" pelo estilo didático da técnica de meditação e que me faz pensar ser possível de fato meditar (apesar da profusão de pensamentos que passam apressadamente pela nossa mente!). Além do que, a autora dá conselhos de ordem prática de como se firmar na técnica de meditação. Recomendo fortemente!
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