Fully Alive, Pema Chodron
Fully Alive, Pema Chodron
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Fully Alive
A Retreat with Pema Chodron on Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change

Author: Pema Chödrön

Series: Shambhala

Narrator: Pema Chödrön

Unabridged: 4 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/26/2017

Synopsis

We live in difficult times. Life sometimes seems like a roiling and turbulent river threatening to drown us. Why, in the face of that, shouldn’t we cling for safety to the certainty of the shore—to our comfortably familiar patterns and habits? Because, Pema Chödrön teaches, that kind of fear-based clinging leads only to even greater suffering. 

In this recorded retreat, based on the program Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change held at Omega Institute, Pema Chödrön and her teaching assistant, Meg Wheatley, provide a wealth of wisdom for learning to step right into the river: to be completely, fearlessly present even in the hardest times, the most difficult situations.  It’s the secret of being fully alive. The teachings and practices they present includes: 

   • A teaching based on a Native American prophecy for cultivating the ability to take nothing personally 
   • A guided meditation for developing patience in the midst of irritation 
   • Tips for accessing your innate strength and confidence—simply by altering your posture

About The Author

Pema Chödrön is an American Buddhist nun in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and is currently a student of the Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. She is resident teacher at Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia, the first Tibetan monastery in North America established for Westerners. She is the author of many books and audiobooks, including the best-selling When Things Fall Apart and Don't Bite the Hook.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Joe on August 18, 2012

Pema Chodron takes some of the most profound teachings of Lord Buddha and provides the true essence in a simple & beautiful way. Her compassion for sentient beings is highly apparent in the effortless way she transmits her knowledge of the dharma. Her words are not only calming but leave you feeling......more

Goodreads review by Camia on April 20, 2022

If you are sitting with strong emotions this is a great talk. I learned to call on curiosity and compassion in times of heightened emotions from Pema Chödrön. I am forever grateful for what I am learning about myself.......more

Goodreads review by Cynthia on January 17, 2013

The title on Amazon does not include "a retreat" -- so the book title starting with "Living Beautifully" is the one I'm reading. Love everything she writes and all she stands for so expect another fabulous reading experience. Ah this was wrong title and I can't figure out how to delete so will just......more

Goodreads review by Julie on April 20, 2018

I've been through the whole thing twice now. Down to earth and helpful ideas for getting through the divisive times we live in.......more

Goodreads review by Dan on May 16, 2025

Enjoyable and Pema's humour comes through a lot. But there's a book based on this retreat which I think does a much better job of communicating the message. It's called Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change and I gave it 5 stars!......more

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