Have you ever had an itch-and not scratched it? In the Buddhist tradition, this points to a vast paradox: that by refraining from our urge to "scratch," great peace and happiness is available. On Getting Unstuck, Pema Chödrön introduces a valuable teaching on what in Tibetan is called shenpa. "An urge comes up, we succumb to it, and it becomes stronger," she teaches. "We reinforce our habits and addictions by giving in to them." Now, Pema guides us through this "sticky feeling"-exploring the moments when we get hooked-and offers us a look at the freedom available when we uncover shenpa, and work with it intelligently and compassionately. This full-length recording offers tools for learning to stay with our uneasiness, and shows us how to recognize shenpa, catch it as it appears, and activate the wisdom and confidence that lies beneath it.
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Pema Chödrön is an American bhikshuni, or Buddhist nun in the Tibetan Vajrayana tradition. Since her ordination in 1974, Ane Pema ("Ane" is a Tibetan honorific for a nun) has conducted workshops, seminars, and meditation retreats in Europe, Australia, and throughout North America. She is the director of Gampo Abbey, the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in North America. Pema Chödrön is also an acharya (master teacher) in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche.
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262 of 265 people found the following review helpful
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Pema Chodron offers some sound, beautiful ideas on how to cope with not only addictive behavior, but basically anything in life that you just plain don't like. Her lovely, grounded voice is a pleasure to listen to, she's damned funny, and I've found myself listening to the ideas on this CD over and over as I make my way through the often hostile streets of Manhattan. It's like a primer in how to stay clear and calm and grounded in life, no matter how lousy (or terrific) your circumstances may be.
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I normally find authors audio series very disappointing. Not this one. I am a huge fan of Pema Chodron's work. She is a great example of someone willing to do the work to shift and change and create a better world around her. In typical fashion, she isn't offering you a blind eye to the painful or negative things in your life. She teaches you how to step into it and allow your own energy to shift and change the negativity. Truly an inspiring piece of work. When you do this work, reality doesn't intrude... it offers you the way out.
193 of 206 people found the following review helpful
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I became interested in Pema Chodron's teachings a few months ago, and continue to be amazed by her simple way of describing things that philosophers, psychiatrists, and academics would take volumes to hint at.
The teachings themselves I appreciate; after zillions of years of every kind of self-help known to womankind, these ideas and instructions are an enormous relief. This isn't a review of Buddhism, or this lineage within Buddhism. This isn't a review of this particular set of CDs. I wouldn't know how to do any of these things. I do know that after hearing countless talks and seminars and audiobooks of all kinds, I appreciate accuracy, clarity, generosity, and suggestions I can use immediately. I listen to these CDs over and over, and love them more every time.
The teachings themselves I appreciate; after zillions of years of every kind of self-help known to womankind, these ideas and instructions are an enormous relief. This isn't a review of Buddhism, or this lineage within Buddhism. This isn't a review of this particular set of CDs. I wouldn't know how to do any of these things. I do know that after hearing countless talks and seminars and audiobooks of all kinds, I appreciate accuracy, clarity, generosity, and suggestions I can use immediately. I listen to these CDs over and over, and love them more every time.
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Buddhist nun Pema Chodron speaks about those lifelong thinking habits that only increase our unhappiness. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Martha E. Barker
Felt so intimate and personal
The first CD typical Pema, which is all good. The second CD an interview, which, at first, turned me off because I was off put somehow by hearing another woman's voice. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Southern gal
Just what I needed!
I was looking for answers when I purchased the cd book. Going through menopauase can be a monster. I was specifically looking for creative ways to deal with stress and anxiety-... Read more
Published 23 months ago by M. Wilson
Pema Chodon
I have been listening to this in my car and find it a great reminder of how I want to live. Life long habits are hard to be broken and there is great grounding and encouragment in... Read more
Published 24 months ago by PC
A treasure for the heart & soul, especially for busy people
I got this CD set upon my friend's recommendation. It has been a gift that keeps on giving. I hardly have enough time to read a book, so the CD set is perfect when I am driving. Read more
Published on February 22, 2010 by H. Chen
Great Dharma Teachings for Drivers
I listened to the audio version which is appropriate since the audio is from live teachings on a weekend retreat.
I always like Pema Chodrun. Read more
I always like Pema Chodrun. Read more
Published on December 29, 2009 by William J. Thompson
UGH
Total waste of money. Spends a lot of time discussing the 'problems,' but the solutions are so vague & general as to be completely useless.
Published on September 2, 2009 by Caroline M. Kelly
A Witty Buddhist Nun expalins Shenpa, Prajna and Shenluk in "Getting...
After reading "Always Maintain a Joyful Mind" I was about ready to give up on Pema Chodron; however, another reviewer, Carol M. Read more
Published on August 23, 2009 by Tom McGee
amazing and insightful
I heard about Pema Chodron in Divinity school. Finally I purchased her CD and was absolutely inspired to live on a different level; the level of awareness of that itch, of... Read more
Published on August 8, 2009 by Ann Bronte
Great for anyone!
I totally agree with C.E.'s assessment. Pema's accessible and often humorous delivery of actually very profound and potentially life altering lessons is a joy to listen to. Read more
Published on August 8, 2009 by S. H. Horsman
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