Pema Chödrön quotes

Pema Chödrön is a renowned Tibetan Buddhist nun and bestselling author known for her practical teachings on mindfulness, compassion, and overcoming fear. With over 20 books published, she has inspired countless people around the world to find peace and joy in everyday life. Pema's ability to blend ancient wisdom with contemporary issues has made her a sought-after speaker and teacher. Dive into her transformative teachings and discover a new way of approaching life's challenges. Join Pema Chödrön on a journey towards inner peace and fulfillment.

In meditation we discover our inherent restlessness. Sometimes we get up and leave. Sometimes we sit there but our bodies wiggle and squirm and our minds go far away. This can be so uncomfortable that we feel’s it’s impossible to stay. Yet this feeling can teach us not just about ourselves but what it is to be human. We really don’t want to stay with the nakedness of our present experience. It goes against the grain to stay present. These are the times when only gentleness and a sense of humor can give us the strength to settle down so whenever we wander off, we gently encourage ourselves to 'stay' and settle down. Are we experiencing restlessness? Stay! Are fear and loathing out of control? Stay! Aching knees and throbbing back? Stay! What’s for lunch? Stay! I can’t stand this another minute! Stay!

- Pema Chödrön