The Three Commitments

Walking the Path of Liberation

De: Pema Chödrön

Narrado por: Pema Chödrön

Tibetan Buddhism describes three gates that everyone must pass through on the road to spiritual liberation. With The Three Commitments, Pema Chödrön brings her unique blend of insight and gentle instruction to guide practitioners through each of these thresholds as they seek the source of true happiness.

As Pema explains, suffering arises when we resist the law of impermanence—the fact that everything we know, including ourselves, will one day die. Here she provides teachings and practices for fully embracing life’s ephemeral nature, using these three traditional monastic vows, or commitments.

The Pratimoksha vows—how we can find personal liberation through the inner work of letting go The Bodhisattva vows—the way of genuine and compassionate service to others The Tantric vows—how to accept impermanence with true equanimity and touch the underlying stillness from which all worldly forms arise
In the past, initiates took their vows when entering the secluded world of the monastery. Today, laypeople are also embracing these commitments as a way to deepen their practice while fully participating in everyday life.

Through her practical instruction and accessible interpretation of ancient wisdom, Pema Chödrön helps listeners discover how each of these sacred vows is not a burden or restriction, but a guiding beacon on the path to liberation.

Another great resource!

Again, I am so grateful for these recordings of Pema! The ability to feel as if you are actually there and participating is so wonderful for someone who cannot take off from work to attend such an event! It is helpful for me as a beginner searching for more direction in the spiritual path. Thanks!

Pema gets right to the essence of enlightenment

What did you like best about this story?

Pema gets to the core of the path to enlightenment while relating to her and our humanness.

What about Pema Chodron’s performance did you like?

She is very down to earth with a straightforward message that we all can relate to.

great content, audio quality a bit low

loved this teaching, very well explained
A couple of chapters dod have low audio quality

Classic instructional epic from the Master

Her insightful, relaxed teaching style is unparalleled. There is nothing to criticize in this masterful guide to seeking a meaningful existence in the midst of the storms of being human.

I listen daily!

Where does The Three Commitments rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I love it. I've been listening to Pema for years and each year her talks allow me to go deeper.

What did you like best about this story?

I love the way she presents the principles of Buddhism. She is able to relate them in a genuine relatable way to everyday life. It's very validating.

What does Pema Chodron bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I have always had trouble reading the written word. I usually fall asleep. But, I listen to all my audio books on my way to work. So I get a bit of the content every day.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Revealing and discovering me.

Any additional comments?

This is a great way to learn about yourself and others and compassion for both.