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Pema Ch\u00f6dr\u00f6n is treasured around the world for her unique ability to transmit teachings and practices that bring peace, understanding, and compassion into our lives. With How to Meditate<\/a>: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind<\/em>, Pema offers her first book exploring in-depth what she considers the essentials for a lifelong practice.<\/p>\n

More and more people are beginning to recognize a profound inner longing for authenticity, connection, and aliveness. Meditation, Pema explains, gives us a golden key to address this yearning. This step-by-step guide<\/a> shows readers how to honestly meet and openly relate with the mind, embrace the fullness of our experience, and live in a wholehearted way as we discover:<\/p>\n

Visit the How to Meditate<\/em><\/a> page for more information, a free sample, and ordering instructions.<\/p>\n

Free audio teachings from Pema Ch\u00f6dr\u00f6n:<\/p>\n

Embracing Intensity<\/a><\/p>\n

Just Be Curious<\/a><\/p>\n

Unconditional Confidence<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pema Ch\u00f6dr\u00f6n is treasured around the world for her unique ability to transmit teachings and practices that bring peace, understanding, and compassion into our lives. With How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind, Pema offers her first book exploring in-depth what she considers the essentials for a lifelong practice. 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