Pema Chödrön
Philosopher, Author
1936 –
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Who is Pema Chödrön?
Pema Chödrön is a notable American figure in Tibetan Buddhism. A disciple of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, she is an ordained nun, author, and teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage Trungpa founded.
A prolific author, she has conducted workshops, seminars, and meditation retreats in Europe, Australia, and throughout North America. She is resident and teacher of Gampo Abbey, a monastery on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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- Born
- Jul 14, 1936
New York City - Also known as
- Pema Chodron
- Pema Chödrön
- Religion
- Buddhism
- Vajrayana
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of California, Berkeley
- Miss Porter's School
- Lived in
- New York City
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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