Bodhisattva Mind

Teachings to Cultivate Courage and Awareness in the Midst of Suffering

By: Pema Chödrön

Narrated by: Pema Chodron

Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

What if you could cultivate the mind of a bodhisattva -- one who has dedicated one's life to the benefit of others? According to Pema Chödrön, best-selling author and American-born Buddhist nun, you can. On Bodhisattva Mind, she examines sheshin, or "guarding alertness", and the other qualities of mind we need to develop on the path to enlightenment. "We all have a consciousness that knows what helps and what causes harm," says Ani Pema. "With this same ability, we can 'tame our minds', and extricate ourselves from suffering."

A practicum of insights and meditations from this cherished teacher, Bodhisattva Mind shows us how to connect with the spacious, clear, unbiased nature of our minds and experience the joy of complete freedom.

©2006 Pema Chodron

Bodhisattva Mind

What about Pema Chodron’s performance did you like?

Pema's teachings are consistently relevant to daily life and this was an accessible listen.

Excellent!!!!

I was concerned this retreat wouldn't be for me because I didn't understand what Bodhisattva meant. Boy was I wrong! I loved this every lesson of Pema's is so good! I almost want to get a notebook out and take notes. I will be listening to this one again.

Very clear audio!

I love Pema Chodron

What did you love best about Bodhisattva Mind?

I love Pema Chodron

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love Pema Chodron

Have you listened to any of Pema Chodron’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I love Pema Chodron

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes, over and over and over, to the point where I think we are friends

Any additional comments?

didI mention that I love Pema Chodron

great for walking meditation

I listen to this over and over. I love Pema's humor and warmth, making ancient wisdom accessible to all.

Feeling grateful

Profound teachings, accessible to anyone while having a little understanding of Buddhism might help. It helps to apply ancestral knowledge in our daily life, Pema is awesome, profound while having a good sense of humor, practical, I can only recommend this book to everyone.

Namaste

My first formal introduction to the Bodhisatva. Pema presents with such ease, as she is living an authentic life. Thank you Pema for your wonderful sense of humor!

Centering wisdom with a dash of humor

I am rarely disappointed in anything done by Pema and this book was no exception. Her easy manner of being invites the listener to open up and trust that she takes the ride with us. Somehow she never fails to inspire focus on areas I most need to develop and I can think of no one I’d rather travel this challenging road with than Pema.

pema's teaching keeps getting better

Pema's recent teachings based on Shantideva have been really useful to me, and are profoundly relevant to this time.

Life changing

I thought life had no manual. I was wrong.
Already I was interested in Buddhism and Taoism. This audiobook deepens it. Very practical, but not in a shallow way.
I'm aware: just listening is not enough; there is work to be done :-) Though listening might be the beginning.

Pema is always amazing!

I had fallen off of my practice and my life was getting out of control emotionally. My stress levels were sky high as was my blood pressure. I listened to this audio recording and the topic that I needed to hear was front and center. to 'stay like a log'. And that particular teaching came up the morning I needed it and I put it to use. Thank goodness for Pema!! She makes the teachings so accessible.