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And Other Lojong Teachings on Awakening Compassion and Fearlessness For centuries Tibetan Buddhists have employed a collection of pithy, penetrating slogans to help them develop equanimity, intelligence, and compassion amid the turbulence of daily life. This book presents this transformative spiritual practice called lojong in Tibetan in a way that readers of any background can understand and put to use. Also included is a minute audio program entitled "Opening the Heart,"in which the author offers in-depth instruction on tonglen meditation practice "taking in and sending out"a powerful practice that anyone can undertake to awaken compassion for oneself and others. She taught as an elementary school teacher for many years in both New Mexico and California. Pema has two children and three grandchildren. While in her mid-thirties, Ani Pema traveled to the French Alps and encountered Lama Chime Rinpoche, with whom she studied for several years. She became a novice nun in while studying with Lama Chime in London. Pema first met her root guru, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, in Lama Chime encouraged her to work with Rinpoche, and it was with him that she ultimately made her most profound connection, studying with him from until his death in At the request of the Sixteenth Karmapa, she received the full bikshuni ordination in the Chinese lineage Always Maintain a Joyful Mind: and Other Lojong Teachings on Awakening Compassion and Fearlessness Buddhism in in Hong Kong. Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche gave her explicit instructions on establishing this monastery for western monks and nuns. Ani Pema currently teaches in the United States and Canada and Always Maintain a Joyful Mind: and Other Lojong Teachings on Awakening Compassion and Fearlessness for an increased amount of time in solitary retreat under the guidance of Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. Ani Pema is interested in helping establish Tibetan Buddhist monasticism in the West, as well as continuing her work with western Buddhists of all traditions, sharing ideas and teachings. Her non-profit, The Pema Chdrn Foundation, was set up to assist in this purpose. About the author. Pema Chodron: List of Books by Author Pema Chodron

Over time, this practice will equip you with quick, skillful pointers for how to act and react in any given situation. Related: Making Friends with Oneself. In postmeditation, be a child of illusion When you finish sitting meditation, if things become heavy and solid, be fully present and realize that everything is actually pliable, open, and workable. Whatever Always Maintain a Joyful Mind: and Other Lojong Teachings on Awakening Compassion and Fearlessness meet unexpectedly, join with meditation The unexpected will stop your mind. Rest in that space. Meeting the unexpected is also an opportunity to practice patience and nonaggression. Related: Tonglen on the Spot. This is what brings happiness to you and all beings. Always maintain only a joyful mind Constantly apply cheerfulness, if for no other reason than because you are on this spiritual path. Have a sense of gratitude to everything, even difficult emotions, because of their potential to wake you up. Work with the greatest defilements first Gain insight into your greatest obstacles—pride, aggression, self-denigration, and so forth—and work with those first. Do this with clarity and compassion. Take responsibility for what is yours. Reprinted with permission from Shambhala Publications. Thank you for subscribing to Tricycle! As a nonprofit, we depend on readers like you to keep Buddhist teachings and practices widely available. Subscribe now to read this article and get immediate access to everything else. Tricycle is a nonprofit that depends on reader support. Help us share Buddhist teachings and practices by donating now. Get Daily Dharma in your email. Please try again. Explore timeless teachings through modern methods. Always Maintain a Joyful Mind: and Other Lojong Teachings on Awakening Compassion and Fearlessness article is only for Subscribers!