Pema Chödron: Thought

Pema Chödron is American philosopher. Explore interesting quotes on thought.

Pema Chödron: 60 quotes8 likes

“When we multitask and split up our mind into a million directions, we are actually creating our own suffering, because these habits strengthen strong emotional reactivity and discursive thought.”

How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind (2008)

“Emptiness is not what we thought. Neither is mindfulness or fear. Compassion—not what we thought. Love. Buddha nature. Courage.”

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (1997)

“The trick is to keep exploring and not bail out, even when we find out that something is not what we thought... Nothing is what we thought.”

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (1997)

“Through meditation, we’re able to see clearly what’s going on with our thoughts and emotions, and we can also let them go.”

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (1997)