Pema Chödrön

Beloved Buddhist teacher, author, nun, and mother, Pema Chödrön has inspired millions of people from around the world who have been touched by her example and message of practicing peace in these turbulent times.

She has been teaching and writing extensively for many years, including authoring the best-selling books When Things Fall Apart and The Places That Scare You.

Pema first met her root teacher, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, in 1972. Lama Chime encouraged her to work with Rinpoche, and it was with him that she ultimately made her most profound connection. At the request of the Sixteenth Karmapa, she received the full monastic ordination in the Tibetan lineage of Buddhism in 1981 in Hong Kong. She is resident teacher at Gampo Abbey in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery for westerners in North America.

Upcoming Programs by Pema Chödrön

Live Call: How to Live the Bodhisattva Way

April 13, 2025
Join us at Casa Werma for this special series of teachings via live video calls with the much-loved and respected Buddhist teacher, Pema Chödrön.

Live Call: How to Break Bad Habits

July 27, 2025
Join us at Casa Werma for this special series of teachings via live video calls with the much-loved and respected Buddhist teacher, Pema Chödrön.

Live Call: How to Confront Fear

October 12, 2025
Join us at Casa Werma for this special series of teachings via live video calls with the much-loved and respected Buddhist teacher, Pema Chödrön.