Pema Chödrön Video Interviews & Trainings

Pema Chodron Foundation Update

Pema Chödrön introduces some of the organizations that the PCF has supported that are dear to her heart.

Making Friends with Yourself

Pema explains the importance of moving toward—rather than away from—that which we find difficult about ourselves.

Changing Your Heart Towards Pain (19:02)

Pema Chödrön invites you to start wherever you are—with any challenges, frustrations, or fears you may be facing—and use them as the launching pad to awaken the natural and boundless capacity of your heart. View Full Course (SoundsTrue)

Entering the Challenge Zone (7:16)

Pema Chödrön teaches us that the way to become more at ease in our rapidly changing world is to lean into that which makes you feel uncomfortable, and to grow your capacity to be with uncertainty. Full Episode on Sounds True Mystics Today (Season 2, Episode 2)

On Solitude (9:32)

Pema shares her rich experience in and around Crestone, Colorado. She discusses the importance of silence and solitude to a productive spiritual practice.

Pema Chodron's Morning Ritual (3:37)

Pema describes her 'made-up' morning ritual, and seven things that soothe her soul. (SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network)

Dan Harris interviews Pema about "One Strategy to Be Happy in Life" (1:13:00)

Pema Chödrön on how to be happy in life, dealing with difficult people, setting boundaries, and keep a sense of humor in the face of our human foibles and failings.

Outside Your Comfort Zone (6:53)

In this clip from The Heart of The Matter Online Course, Pema Chödrön offers us a tool for practicing self-compassion as we push ourselves into unfamiliar territory. View Course

When You Lose It Completely (2:48)

Practical advice for what to do when you're about to lose it or have already completely lost it. Hint: it involves forgiveness and kindness toward yourself. (Omega Institute)

The Exercise That Could Help You Transcend Resentment (5:29)

Pema believes that beneath anger, confusion and fear is a basic goodness that connects us all. Here, Pema explains her "Just Like Me" exercise, which we can all use to let go of frustration with others and cultivate empathy. (SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network)

Tonglen Meditation (Sounds True) (11:41)

In this meditation, Pema Chödrön guides you through the 4 stages of Tonglen meditation.

Loving Oneself and Others (7:50)

Pema explains the importance of moving toward—rather than away from—that which we find difficult about ourselves.

Smile at Fear: Living from the Heart (6:24)

Genuineness, tenderness, developing strength, unconditional friendship with the totality of one’s expeience, and the genuine heart of sadness are the basis for developing the true strength of nonviolent warriorship.

Meditation, Non-Meditation & Natural Wakefulness (9:33)

Pema introduces the basic principles of meditation and non-meditation as well as guided meditation sessions, questions and answers, and experiential exercises.

The Root of Destructive Behaviors (1:34)

Difficult times can be an opportunity for growth and change if you're willing to embrace the situation and the feelings that come with it. (SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network)

Working with Shenpa in Meditation (9:36)

Pema discusses working with shenpa (getting hooked) in meditation practice, and relaxing with positive groundlessness. Pema gives advice to meditators on how to deal with thoughts and distractions during meditation practice.

Faith and Reason with Bill Moyers (52:05)

Pema talks about spiritual warriorship, silent retreats, suffering, being “hooked” (shenpa), groundlessness and insecurity, Buddhism and the Buddha, and more.

What Is Bodhicitta? (9:55)

Bodhichitta arises from experiencing freedom from habits and fears, leading to a longing for complete liberation from all limitations and constraints.

All in the Same Boat (8:04)

By developing unconditional friendship with ourselves, we learn to abide with our own energy and overcome fear of that which is unfamiliar. In doing so, we also see our “sameness” with others.