Pema Chödrön has taught tens of thousands
of people—and maybe even you!—how to live
a more joyful and purposeful life.
In these teachings, she brings us the heart of the bodhisattva path: the six key practices for relieving the suffering of those around us and bringing our inherent warmth to serving others.
ABOUT the COURSE
You don’t have to look far in today’s world to find suffering, both large and small. Seemingly endless violent conflicts around the world. The ongoing extinction of numerous species. Epidemic rates of depression and anxiety. Broken relationships. Isolation. Sickness. Aging bodies.
How can we hold the suffering of others without drowning in their pain or losing our own sanity? Traditional Buddhist teachings developed an answer for this question many centuries ago: the bodhisattva path.
A bodhisattva is someone who has a longing in their heart to relieve the suffering of others. To do that, bodhisattvas look to their own suffering as a guide—learning how to let go and then sharing what they’ve discovered with others.
In these teachings from the beloved teacher Pema Chödrön, she explores the key practices of the bodhisattva path known as the six paramitas—generosity, discipline, patience, joyful exertion, and meditation. Pema describes how to bring the sixth paramita, prajna, the “wisdom beyond wisdom,” to each of these practices to transform them into the means for letting go of our attachments and serving others.
This path takes courage, but the rewards far outweigh the costs—for us, for those we love, and for all those in our world. The immense challenges and heartbreak of today’s world are calling on each of us to find ways to serve—and Pema’s teachings on the bodhisattva path in this course provide us with a sane, supportive, and even joyful way to do just that, so we can be of benefit both to others and to ourselves.
What if our greatest fear is leaving our loved ones behind?
What if we fear the unknown or no longer existing?
What if we fear having not fulfilled our purpose in this life?
What if we’re scared of pain or isolation while dying?
A COURSE MADE for YOU
This online course includes exclusive resources to support you in your practice.
This Course Includes:
Fellowships for people of color are available for this course.
Apply here.
This online retreat includes a bounty of exclusive resources, many available only for this one-time special offering, to support you in your retreat experience.
This course was designed with your needs in mind and contains
all of the following:
ABOUT Your TEACHER
Beloved Buddhist teacher, author, nun, and mother, Pema Chödrön 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.
She has been teaching and writing extensively for many years, including authoring the best-selling books When Things Fall Apart and The Places That Scare You.
Pema first met her root teacher, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, in 1972. Lama Chime encouraged her to work with Rinpoche, and it was with him that she ultimately made her most profound connection. At the request of the Sixteenth Karmapa, she received the full monastic ordination in the Tibetan lineage of Buddhism in 1981 in Hong Kong. She is resident teacher at Gampo Abbey in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery for westerners in North America.
“Pema Chödrön delivers the material in an extremely warm, understandable, and accessible way for westerners. I also appreciate her gentle humor and find myself smiling and laughing at many points during her talks. I [feel I am] in a more prepared and eager state to continue my study/practice and to take the next step of attending a meditation retreat in order to go further. To all responsible for putting this together, thank you so very much.”
“Even though I am an online participant I feel as though I am there. Pema and the participants are very ‘real,’ and I can relate to the responses of those present. We all struggle with similar experiences.”
“I truly appreciate [Pema’s] manner of kindness and humor. She presents the material in a way that I can integrate into my daily life. I am a novice to many of the teachings but never feel overwhelmed or confused after a lesson. Thank you.”
“The quality of the videos was fantastic. I felt like I was attending the Yarne at the Abbey. The talks by Pema were absolutely wonderful and I’ll watch them many times.”
“Pema is a relatable, delightful, and excellent communicator. The video is high quality and the support materials (e.g., talk transcript, notes, reading list, etc.) are helpful resources. I also appreciate that this course is available to those unable to take time away from work or family (at least at this particular time in life), as well as its self-paced nature.”
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche on Being a Bodhisattva (Video)
1 ½ hours
In this special supplementary course talk, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, one of Pema’s closest spiritual guides, delves into what it means to be a bodhisattva in the world and how the paramitas fit into that equation.
Bonus #1
Watch Pema speak to her close students and friends in the main shrine room at Gampo Abbey, her home monastery
Twelve Hours of
Video Teachings
Special Program Bonuses
Wisdom beyond Wisdom—Prajna Paramita
Lesson 1
This Lesson Will Help You . . .
- Become more familiar with the impermanence of all things
- Train to become more courageous, wise, and compassionate in your everyday life
- Understand why we study the bardo teachings and how they are relevant to every part of your life (not just your death)
In this first lesson, Pema begins with what is often thought of as the “last” paramita of the six—prajna, or “wisdom beyond wisdom.” It is through practicing prajna that generosity, discipline, patience, joyful exertion, and meditation become paramitas, and thus it is a good place to start and begin to understand what is meant by “wisdom beyond wisdom.” In this lesson, you’ll find practices for beginning to engage with prajna in your everyday life.
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Facilitated Discussion Forums
Printable Transcripts
Recommended
Readings List
Downloadable
Audio Files
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PRAISE for PEMA
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If you are not satisfied, e-mail us within 30 days of registering for the course, and we will promptly refund your purchase price.
FIND JOY in LETTING GO!
Experience the profound effect of these teachings on your own life!
Registration Available for a Limited Time
3-month payment plan option available
RETAIL PRICE: $499
LAUNCH DISCOUNT: -$250
SPECIAL PRICE: $249
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This course was designed with your needs in mind and contains
all of the following:
Twelve Hours of
Video Teachings
Live Meditation Sessions
Facilitated Discussion Forums
Home Practices & Contemplations
Printable Transcripts
Downloadable
Audio Files
Recommended
Readings List
Unlimited Access
PLUS
Bonus #1
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche on Being a Bodhisattva (Video)
Bonus #2
Chögyam Trungpa on the Paramitas (Video)
Bonus #3
50% OFF
Recommended Readings
FIND THE JOY in LETTING GO
Put discipline to work in your life to help you stay focused and aligned with your deepest values.
Embrace Skillful Discipline
Experience feeling richer through giving and develop unshakable generosity
Open to Generosity
Experience feeling richer through giving and develop unshakable generosity.
In this six-week online course, Pema Chödrön will show you how
to walk
the bodhisattva path so you can:
Find joy in the hard work of living mindfully and by your values in the
service of others.
Live with Joyful Effort
Uncover your boundless capacity for equilibrium that nurtures patience.
Embody Patience
Discover the life-affirming power of “wisdom beyond wisdom” and integrate it
in your daily life.
Infuse Your Life with Prajna
Develop a steady mind and intuitive insight to cut through the distractions
of modern life.
Deepen Your Practice
RETAIL PRICE: $499
LAUNCH DISCOUNT: -$250
FIND JOY in LETTING GO!
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE If for any reason you are not completely satisfied, please e-mail us within 30 days, and we will promptly refund your purchase price.
SPECIAL PRICE: $249
Sign up today and experience the profound effect of these teachings on your own life!
Registration Available for a Limited Time
3-month payment plan option available
You Save $250!
ABOUT THIS RETREAT
In this six-week interactive online retreat, Pema Chodron will be your guide in living purposefully and dying fearlessly by teaching you how to . . .
This online retreat includes a bounty of exclusive resources, many available only for this one-time special offering, to support you in your retreat practice.
THIS RETREAT INCLUDES:
Sit with others in the retreat community in live meditation sessions via Zoom (Saturdays 2:00–2:30 p.m. EDT between March 23 and April 27)
Live Meditation Sessions
Receive guidance from senior practitioners in Pema’s tradition along with the peer-to-peer support of fellow course participants
Facilitated Discussion Forums
Reflect and strengthen your understanding of the teachings, bringing the dharma alive in your daily life with exercises
Home Practices & Contemplations
Review the teachings at your own pace and highlight quotes or concepts for future reference with printable transcripts of all video lessons
Printable Transcripts
Listen on the go and take in this profound dharma where and when it works best for you—in the car, on a walk, or over the kitchen sink
Downloadable Audio Files
Deepen your study and practice with a list of readings and books recommended by Pema
Recommended Readings List
Access the course on your device or computer again and again as new insights emerge on your own path
Unlimited Access
Listen on the go and take in this profound dharma where and when it works best for you—in the car, on a walk, or over the kitchen sink
Downloadable
Audio Files
A list of readings and books recommended by Pema for deepening your study and practice
Recommended
Readings List
Access the retreat on your device or computer again and again as new insights emerge on your own path
Unlimited Access
A list of readings and books recommended by Pema for deepening your study and practice
RECOMMENDED READINGS LIST
Access the retreat on your device or computer again and again as new insights emerge on your own path
UNLIMITED ACCESS
Watch Pema speak to her close students and friends in the main shrine room at Gampo Abbey, her home monastery
Twelve Hours of
Video Teachings
Sit with others in the retreat community in live meditation sessions via Zoom (Saturdays 2:00–2:30 p.m. EDT between March 23 and April 27)
Live Meditation Sessions
Receive guidance from senior practitioners in Pema’s tradition along with the peer-to-peer support of fellow course participants
Facilitated Discussion Forums
Reflect and strengthen your understanding of the teachings, bringing the dharma alive in your daily life with exercises
Home Practices & Contemplations
Review the teachings at your own pace and highlight quotes or concepts for future reference with printable transcripts of all video lessons
Printable Transcripts
Listen on the go and take in this profound dharma where and when it works best for you—in the car, on a walk, or over the kitchen sink
Downloadable Audio Files
Deepen your study and practice with a list of readings and books recommended by Pema
Recommended Readings List
Access the course on your device or computer again and again as new insights emerge on your own path
Unlimited Access
Chögyam Trungpa on the Paramitas (Video)
80 minutes
In this video, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche introduces the bodhisattva path and gives a very rich explanation of the paramitas, both what they are and how to apply them in life.
Bonus #2
50% OFF the Recommended Readings
Total Retail Value: $82 You Save: $41
Expand your library with 50% off the Shambhala Publications titles from the recommended readings for this course.
Bonus #3
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche on Being a Bodhisattva (Video)
1 ½ hours
In this special supplementary course talk, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, one of Pema’s closest spiritual guides, delves into what it means to be a bodhisattva in the world and how the paramitas fit into that equation.
Bonus #1
Bonus #2
Chögyam Trungpa on the Paramitas (Video)
80 minutes
In this video, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche introduces the bodhisattva path and gives a very rich explanation of the paramitas, both what they are and how to apply them in life.
Bonus #3
50% OFF the Recommended Readings
Total Retail Value: $82 You Save: $41
Expand your library with 50% off the Shambhala Publications titles from the recommended readings for this course.
Generosity—Dana Paramita
Lesson 2
Paramita practice begins with generosity. It takes time and intention to develop the muscle of generosity—and just as with your physical muscles, you shouldn’t overstretch yourself right out of the blocks. Give yourself time to strengthen and lengthen your generosity muscles. In this lesson, you’ll find practices for generosity and giving without expectations, as well as a practice for giving the gift of fearlessness.
Lesson 1
Wisdom beyond Wisdom—Prajna Paramita
In this first lesson, Pema begins with what is often thought of as the “last” paramita of the six—prajna, or “wisdom beyond wisdom.” It is through practicing prajna that generosity, discipline, patience, joyful exertion, and meditation become paramitas, and thus it is a good place to start and begin to understand what is meant by “wisdom beyond wisdom.” In this lesson, you’ll find practices for beginning to engage with prajna in your everyday life.
Lesson 2
Generosity—Dana Paramita
Paramita practice begins with generosity. It takes time and intention to develop the muscle of generosity—and just as with your physical muscles, you shouldn’t overstretch yourself right out of the blocks. Give yourself time to strengthen and lengthen your generosity muscles. In this lesson, you’ll find practices for generosity and giving without expectations, as well as a practice for giving the gift of fearlessness.
Discipline—Shila Paramita
Lesson 3
Discipline can be a challenging word for many of us—it can conjure up notions of punishment and suffering and deprivation. The paramita of discipline invites an entirely different approach—finding our creative edge to engage with an intelligent discipline that supports us in being fully present to our lives just as they are. In this lesson, you’ll find practices for becoming aware of the role discipline plays in your life, as well as practices for benefitting others.
Lesson 3
Discipline—Shila Paramita
Discipline can be a challenging word for many of us—it can conjure up notions of punishment and suffering and deprivation. The paramita of discipline invites an entirely different approach—finding our creative edge to engage with an intelligent discipline that supports us in being fully present to our lives just as they are. In this lesson, you’ll find practices for becoming aware of the role discipline plays in your life, as well as practices for benefitting others.
Patience—Kshanti Paramita
Lesson 4
As our world gets more and more ramped up and agitated, the more essential patience becomes. Just think about the last time you drove on a busy highway in rush hour with cars swerving in and out. In this lesson, you’ll learn practices for working with troublemakers like reckless drivers (or closer-to-home troublemakers like family or coworkers). You’ll also learn how to cultivate patience by being present to reactivity as it arises in your daily life.
Lesson 4
Patience—Kshanti Paramita
As our world gets more and more ramped up and agitated, the more essential patience
becomes. Just think about the last time you drove on a busy highway in rush hour with cars
swerving in and out. In this lesson, you’ll learn practices for working with troublemakers like
reckless drivers (or closer-to-home troublemakers like family or coworkers). You’ll also learn
how to cultivate patience by being present to reactivity as it arises in your
daily life.
Joyful Exertion—Virya Paramita
Lesson 5
We all know when we feel excited about life, and we all know when we feel barely able to drag ourselves through our day. And typically, what distinguishes one day from the other is what happens to us, not what we bring to the situation. But how often do we actually cultivate bringing enthusiasm to our daily lives as a practice, regardless of circumstance? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to practice enthusiasm and you’ll also have a chance to explore how laziness appears in your life.
Lesson 5
Joyful Exertion—Virya Paramita
We all know when we feel excited about life, and we all know when we feel barely able to drag ourselves through our day. And typically, what distinguishes one day from the other is what happens to us, not what we bring to the situation. But how often do we actually cultivate bringing enthusiasm to our daily lives as a practice, regardless of circumstance? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to practice enthusiasm and you’ll also have a chance to explore how laziness appears in your life.
Meditation—Dhyana Paramita
Lesson 6
In this final lesson of the course, we return to practice with fresh eyes, having now traveled through all six paramitas. You’ll have the chance to consider how your practice may have changed over the course of this training and you’ll be encouraged to find the edge in your practice, as you continue your journey on the bodhisattva path.
Lesson 6
Meditation—Dhyana Paramita
In this final lesson of the course, we return to practice with fresh eyes, having now traveled
through all six paramitas. You’ll have the chance to consider how your practice may have
changed over the course of this training and you’ll be encouraged to find the edge in your
practice, as you continue your journey on the
bodhisattva path.
Live Meditation Sessions
Home Practices & Contemplations
Downloadable
Audio Files
Unlimited Access
Recommended
Readings List
PLUS
Bonus #1
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche on Being a Bodhisattva (Video)
Bonus #2
Chögyam Trungpa on the Paramitas (Video)
Bonus #3
50% OFF
Recommended Readings
Enjoyed the Excerpt?
Enjoyed the Excerpt?
Over 10,000 people have studied with Pema Chödrön through Shambhala Publications and Prajna Studios.
Here’s some of what they’ve had to say . . .
COURSE EXCERPTS
COURSE SUMMARY
RETAIL PRICE: $499
LAUNCH DISCOUNT: -$250
FIND JOY in LETTING GO!
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE If for any reason you are not completely satisfied, please e-mail us within 30 days, and we will promptly refund your purchase price.
SPECIAL PRICE: $249
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When does the course begin?
The course is available as soon as you register. All lessons are available and you may go through the course materials at your own pace. The weekly meditation sessions will begin on Saturday, March 23 and run through Saturday, April 27. The discussion board facilitator will be responding to questions in the forums starting March 23.
How long does it take to complete the course?
There are six lessons in the course and each lesson is designed to last a week. However, the course is flexible and you can work at your own pace as well, so you can benefit just as much from the course even if it takes you longer to go through it. We encourage you to download videos as you go through the course for your own personal use in the future. You will continue to have unlimited access to the course materials online as well.
How long will I have access to the course?
Your access to the course is unlimited. It will not expire.
How long will the discussion boards be available?
The discussion boards will remain open indefinitely. However, the facilitator will only be available to respond to questions about the teachings until May 3, 2024.
When are the live meditation sessions?
The weekly meditation sessions with our course facilitator will be held on Saturdays at 2:00–2:30 p.m. EDT, beginning on March 23 and ending April 27.
Can I still take this course without a desktop/laptop computer (for example, if I only have an iPad)?
Yes, you can access this course using the browser on your device. However, please note that if you’d like to save any of the course materials, you may need to download to a computer first and then transfer the files to your device.
What if I have technical difficulties with the course?
We have a dedicated course support person who can help you with any issues you may encounter in navigating or accessing the course. Please email course-support@shambhala.com if you have any questions.
Pema Chödrön has taught tens of thousands
of people—and maybe even you!—how to live
a more joyful and purposeful life.
In these teachings, she brings us the heart of the bodhisattva path: the six key practices for relieving the suffering of those around us and bringing our inherent warmth to serving others.
ABOUT the COURSE
You don’t have to look far in today’s world to find suffering, both large and small. Seemingly endless violent conflicts around the world. The ongoing extinction of numerous species. Epidemic rates of depression and anxiety. Broken relationships. Isolation. Sickness. Aging bodies.
How can we hold the suffering of others without drowning in their pain or losing our own sanity? Traditional Buddhist teachings developed an answer for this question many centuries ago: the bodhisattva path.
A bodhisattva is someone who has a longing in their heart to relieve the suffering of others. To do that, bodhisattvas look to their own suffering as a guide—learning how to let go and then sharing what they’ve discovered with others.
In these teachings from the beloved teacher Pema Chödrön, she explores the key practices of the bodhisattva path known as the six paramitas—generosity, discipline, patience, joyful exertion, and meditation. Pema describes how to bring the sixth paramita, prajna, the “wisdom beyond wisdom,” to each of these practices to transform them into the means for letting go of our attachments and serving others.
This path takes courage, but the rewards far outweigh the costs—for us, for those we love, and for all those in our world. The immense challenges and heartbreak of today’s world are calling on each of us to find ways to serve—and Pema’s teachings on the bodhisattva path in this course provide us with a sane, supportive, and even joyful way to do just that, so we can be of benefit both to others and to ourselves.
FIND THE JOY
in LETTING GO
In this six-week online course,
Pema Chödrön will show you how to
walk the bodhisattva path so you can:
Open to Generosity
Embody Patience
Uncover your boundless capacity for equilibrium that nurtures
patience.
Live with Joyful Effort
Find joy in the hard work of living mindfully and by your values in the
service of others.
Deepen Your Practice
Develop a steady mind and intuitive insight to cut through the distractions
of modern life.
Infuse Your Life with Prajna
Discover the life-affirming power of “wisdom beyond wisdom” and integrate it
in your daily life.
A COURSE MADE for YOU
This online course includes exclusive resources to support
you in your practice.
This Course Includes:
Special Program Bonuses
PLUS
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
If you are not satisfied, e-mail us within 30 days of registering for the course, and we will promptly refund your purchase price.
FIND JOY in LETTING GO!
Experience the profound effect of these teachings on your own life!
Registration Available for a Limited Time
3-month payment plan option available
SPECIAL PRICE: $249
You Save $250!
RETAIL PRICE: $499
LAUNCH DISCOUNT: -$250
Fellowships for people of color are available for this course.
Apply here.
COURSE EXCERPTS
COURSE SUMMARY
ABOUT Your TEACHER
Beloved Buddhist teacher, author, nun, and mother, Pema Chödrön 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.
She has been teaching and writing extensively for many years, including authoring the best-selling books When Things Fall Apart and The Places That Scare You.
Pema first met her root teacher, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, in 1972. Lama Chime encouraged her to work with Rinpoche, and it was with him that she ultimately made her most profound connection. At the request of the Sixteenth Karmapa, she received the full monastic ordination in the Tibetan lineage of Buddhism in 1981 in Hong Kong. She is resident teacher at Gampo Abbey in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery for westerners in North America.
“Pema Chödrön delivers the material in an extremely warm, understandable, and accessible way for westerners. I also appreciate her gentle humor and find myself smiling and laughing at many points during her talks. I [feel I am] in a more prepared and eager state to continue my study/practice and to take the next step of attending a meditation retreat in order to go further. To all responsible for putting this together, thank you so very much.”
“Even though I am an online participant I feel as though I am there. Pema and the participants are very ‘real,’ and I can relate to the responses of those present. We all struggle with similar experiences.”
“I truly appreciate [Pema’s] manner of kindness and humor. She presents the material in a way that I can integrate into my daily life. I am a novice to many of the teachings but never feel overwhelmed or confused after a lesson. Thank you.”
“The quality of the videos was fantastic. I felt like I was attending the Yarne at the Abbey. The talks by Pema were absolutely wonderful and I’ll watch them many times.”
“Pema is a relatable, delightful, and excellent communicator. The video is high quality and the support materials (e.g., talk transcript, notes, reading list, etc.) are helpful resources. I also appreciate that this course is available to those unable to take time away from work or family (at least at this particular time in life), as well as its self-paced nature.”
PRAISE for PEMA
Over 10,000 people have studied with Pema Chödrön through Shambhala Publications and Prajna Studios.
Here’s some of what they’ve had to say . . .
FAQ
When does the course begin?
The course is available as soon as you register. All lessons are available and you may go through the course materials at your own pace. The weekly meditation sessions will begin on Saturday, March 23 and run through Saturday, April 27. The discussion board facilitator will be responding to questions in the forums starting March 23.
How long does it take to complete the course?
There are six lessons in the course and each lesson is designed to last a week. However, the course is flexible and you can work at your own pace as well, so you can benefit just as much from the course even if it takes you longer to go through it. We encourage you to download videos as you go through the course for your own personal use in the future. You will continue to have unlimited access to the course materials online as well.
How long will I have access to the course?
Your access to the course is unlimited. It will not expire.
How long will the discussion boards be available?
The discussion boards will remain open indefinitely. However, the facilitator will only be available to respond to questions about the teachings until May 3, 2024.
When are the live meditation sessions?
The weekly meditation sessions with our course facilitator will be held on Saturdays at 2:00–2:30 p.m. EDT, beginning on March 23 and ending April 27.
Can I still take this course without a desktop/laptop computer (for example, if I only have an iPad)?
Yes, you can access this course using the browser on your device. However, please note that if you’d like to save any of the course materials, you may need to download to a computer first and then transfer the files to your device.
What if I have technical difficulties with the course?
We have a dedicated course support person who can help you with any issues you may encounter in navigating or accessing the course. Please email course-support@shambhala.com if you have any questions.
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