Pema Chodon - Relaxing with impermanence

A reflection on fearlessness from Pema Chödrön on her 80th birthday.

[maximelagace]

One of my favorite quotes from Pema Chödrön:
"When I didn’t resist, I could see the world."

[jfrancis]

I owe my life to this woman! She has saved my bacon more than once. 🙏🏻 A true bodhisattva of our time.

[frusciante]

For me she is one of the greatest Teachers of our Time. She just feels like the real deal. So much warmth, wisdom and compassion. Thank you

[busdrinker]

As a 24-year-old experiencing many of these "panicked gasps" at the thought of the crazy transience of my youth, Pema's reminder is much appreciated. She is so grounding and uplifting and absolutely indispensable, always, always.

[nataliaalvim]

I'm Brazilian, living in a very violent city, that is, Rio de Janeiro and thanks to mindfulness, to Buddhism I can cope with the daily shootings, crossfires without getting into despair.

[johntran]

Listening to this during the pandemic. Listening to her reminds me that everything is A-OK.

[magdahastings]

Thank you For this talk. I am now 83 years old so it resonates. I am so grateful to b e able to heat your talks yes I am ready and relaxed also now grateful for a difficult life full of mistakes it has taught me compassion

[mcdonaldchump]

Happy 80th Birthday Venerable Pema Chodron, 2 years too late. You were one of my gateways into buddhism when I read 'The Wisdom of No Escape' in the 90s.
A joy to find you on YT.
Blessings to you and all beings ❤️_/\_

[infinitejusticeone]

As i was flipping through music videos I saw this! I have never heard of her before but upon watching this I cannot wait to watch all others. This is really something I need, some introspection. At the age of 68 it is never too late to learn. Thank you!

[aminazad]

I wish I could experience just a teaspoon of her fearlessness. We are always trying to control and we think we can be free if we are in control but, it is in fact the other way around. The moment we realize we are not in control is the moment that we can experience freedom.

Thank you for this beautiful video. Pema is such a blessing for all of us truth seekers.

[brightside]

So much love and thankfulness expressed for this precious woman within these comments - yes, yes, yes.

[caroledrury]

I live in Vermont and she has been my mentor since 1998 when I discovered her by accident. I bought every single book she wrote over the years and then did a lot of traveling. I’ve come back to her time and time again. I loaned my books out to someone who never returned them and felt devastated so it’s nice to find her on YouTube and to figure out if I will re-acquire all her books again because she does not have a weekly presence on YouTube. Thank you for posting this

[dlxinfinite]

Happy Born Day, Pema!
As a Afr. American practioner and teacher... I need to say we love you and your teachings.

[willowway]

This is everything. Biggest love and immense gratitude to Pema Chodren just for being her ♡

[dancewomyn]

Pema has been a shining light in my life and in the lives of so many others. I discovered her not even 2yrs ago, but since finding her I have followed her work, and teachings. I don't know what it is about her, but there is an ease, a sense of humor, an overall lightness that just compels me to aspire to such heights myself...I'm working on it. Thank you so much for posting this.

[jbullets]

We love you, pema. I'm so happy and grateful to have found you and these teachings.

[earthamessenger]

Thank you ! Belfast Buddhist! for sharing light in this world ! This is so beautiful !! it brought tears to my eyes!
When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. "When the appearances of this life dissolve may I with ease and great happiness let go of all attachments to this life like a son or daughter returning home... Wow! "Namaste"

[ModemmeX]

I've had such a rough couple days, a broken heart and intense sadness. So grateful for this video.

[sherricannon]

Dearest Ani Pema, I am deeply grateful for your teaching heart. Thanks to all you’ve recorded and made available so that I and others can practice learning to stay and developing friendliness with self and with groundlessness. Blessings to you.

[timharrington]

Happy 80th birthday Pema. You are a wonderful gift.