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Beloved Buddhist teacher, author, nun and mother, Pema Chodron has inspired millions of people from around the world who have been touched by her example and message of practicing peace in these turbulent times. The Pema Chodron Foundation is dedicated to preserving and sharing Pema’s inspiration and teachings in order that they might help us all awaken wisdom and compassion in ourselves and the world around us.

On this website you can learn more about Pema’s work, teachings, and publications, and the vision of the Pema Chodron Foundation. The Pema Chodron Foundation supports:

The Buddhist Contemplative Tradition

Founded by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in 1984, Gampo Abbey is a Western Buddhist Monastery in the Shambhala tradition, in Nova Scotia, Canada. Under the direction of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the spiritual head of Shambhala International, Gampo Abbey is guided by its abbot the Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. … [Read More...]

The Training of Nuns in the Himalayas

Pema is particularly dedicated to doing whatever she can to make it possible for nuns to have the same opportunities for deep study and practice as monks have always had. Our support of the nuns will ensure that they’ll be able to learn, master, and pass down this tradition that could otherwise be lost. … [Read More...]

Book Initiative

The PCF Book Initiative aims to make Pema’s books and recorded teachings available to underserved individuals, and the organizations that serve them, free of charge. This program is for the benefit of those who have no access to Pema’s teachings, and to groups and not-for-profit organizations who serve people in need. … [Read More...]

Supporting At-Risk Communities

Pema is committed to assisting organizations which serve at-risk communities, particularly those organizations which promote healing and growth through mindfulness practices. The Pema Chödrön Foundation's support of these inspiring programs enables groups of vulnerable people to not only heal and grow, but also to thrive and flourish in their respective communities. The Foundation supports these essential programs for youth and adults alike. … [Read More...]

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The Essential Pema: Free Study Guide

Here’s a new topical guide through all of Ani Pema’s teachings. Downloadable and free.

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Featured Project


Pema and her friend Scott, who is a generous donor, have joined forces in offering $100,000 in the form of a challenge grant towards a desperately needed new primary school at Tsoknyi Gechak Ling Monastery in the foothills of the Kathmandu Valley.

The present primary school is bursting at the seams as more and more young women are wanting to attend the school to become nuns. The time to build the new school is now and crucial!

Won’t you stand with them to help support the construction and raise the needed funds to build the new school?

Please read more and consider donating here:

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