Pema Chödrön said this quote

“ Even though peak experiences might show us the truth and inform us about why we are training, they are essentially no big deal. If we can't integrate them into the ups and downs of our lives, if we cling to them, they will hinder us. We can trust our experiences as valid, but then we have to move on and learn how to get along with our neighbors. Then even the most remarkable insights can begin to permeate our lives. As the twelfth-century Tibetian yogi Milarepa said when he heard of his student Gampopa's peak experiences, 'They are neither good not bad. Keep meditation.' ”

Famous Quotes of Pema Chödrön

Famous quotes of Pema Chödrön from the classy quote

See all

I used to have a sign pinned up on my wall that read: Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible be found in us...It was all about letting go of everything.

~ Pema Chödrön

Pema Chödrön Inspirational

My experience with forgiveness is that it sort of comes spontaneously at a certain point and to try to force it it's not really forgiveness. It's Buddhist philosophy or something spiritual jargon that you're trying to live up to but you're just using it against yourself as a reason why you're not okay.

~ Pema Chödrön

Pema Chödrön Buddhism Forgiveness Philosophy

The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently.

~ Pema Chödrön

Pema Chödrön Courage Mindfulness Pain Self Assessment Self Awareness Truth

WE can learn to rejoice in even the smallest blessings our life holds. It is easy to miss our own good fortune, often happiness comes in ways we don’t even notice.

~ Pema Chödrön

Pema Chödrön Happiness Life