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  • Learning to Stay Present

  • Entering the Doorway to Freedom and True Fufillment
  • By: Pema Chödrön
  • Narrated by: Pema Chodron
  • Length: 33 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (176 ratings)

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Learning to Stay Present

By: Pema Chödrön
Narrated by: Pema Chodron
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We reinforce addictions by giving into them, but what is there to do when we get that "itchy" feeling? Learning to Stay Present shares insights for peacefully refraining from the "urge to scratch." In this recording from a live event with Pema Chodron, she discusses the ineffable quality known in the Buddhist tradition as shenpam a pre-emotional feeling that arises in us, brings discomfort, and often leads to unskillful, habitual reactions.

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One of her best...

LOVED it. It is well paced, humorous, light hearted and relaxing. I hope you enjoy it as well.

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I love Pema Chödrön. Her voice is soothing and her choice of words touch me deeply. I am excited for the future books and lessons I am blessed to have found. I am learning to recognize the present and myself in it. The gongs can never be enough.
So very relaxing.

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So soothing

Pema has a gift of cutting through all the crazy inside our minds and soothing the human experience. I’m grateful for this small work of hers and all the others!

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a great teacher

what a peaceful person Pema Chodron is! Couldnt have found this at a more perfect time. Thank you inner guide for leading me to another amazing teacher. ♡

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Pema pulls you in

Pema has a way to gently explain something that appears so complex and make you feel she understands and shares the same feelings.

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I want more of Pema Chodron's books

This author was highly recommended on an Amazon page for another book on meditation. I decided to give her a try and think she is terrific. I like the content and the sound of her voice. Just listening to her makes me want to buy into what she is saying. She is very authentic and believable.

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Simply wonderful

Completely relatable and necessary. The gong exercise was amazing. Best section for me was about understanding pain as a “blessing in disguise” and using the wisdom/clarity of healing to stop feeling “itchy.”

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Pema is the best.

Pema’s combination of wisdom and humor create the best talks. I value her insight and guidance and appreciated this short yet poignant discussion.

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Stay

It is so hard to stay in the moment without the mind taking side trips but Pema as always makes it real, and blissful. Thank you!!

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Scratching

Try it. A quick, insightful Humorous meditation that turns out to be quite pleasant to attempt repeatedly.

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