# The Pema Chodron Foundation: The Buddhist Contemplative Tradition

> Looking for peace and clarity? Explore Pema Chödrön’s teachings on mindfulness, compassion, and resilience to guide your journey\.

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## Pages
- [Checkout](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/checkout/)
- [Home](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/)
- [Podcasts](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/podcasts/)
- [Videos](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/videos/)
- [Pema's Legacy Page](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/legacy/)

## Products
- [The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation • Book](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product/myth-of-freedom/): Freedom is generally thought of as the ability to achieve goals and satisfy desires\. But what are the sources of these goals and desires? If they arise from ignorance, habitual patterns, and negative emotions, is the freedom to pursue these goals true freedom—or is it just a myth? 
- [The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation • eBook Kobo](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product/the-myth-of-freedom-and-the-way-of-meditation-ebook-kobo/): Freedom is generally thought of as the ability to achieve goals and satisfy desires\. But what are the sources of these goals and desires? If they arise from ignorance, habitual patterns, and negative emotions, is the freedom to pursue these goals true freedom—or is it just a myth? 
- [The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation • eBook](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product/the-myth-of-freedom-and-the-way-of-meditation-ebook/): Freedom is generally thought of as the ability to achieve goals and satisfy desires\. But what are the sources of these goals and desires? If they arise from ignorance, habitual patterns, and negative emotions, is the freedom to pursue these goals true freedom—or is it just a myth? 
- [Another Kind of Freedom • eBook iTunes](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product/another-kind-of-freedom-ebook-itunes/): \<strong\>Announcing Pema Chödrön’s Newest Release: Another Kind of Freedom\. Available for Pre\-Order Now — Arriving April 7, 2026\!\</strong\> In a world of endless distractions and quick fixes that leave us wanting, beloved Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön, author of \<em\>When Things Fall Apart\</em\>, reveals why true freedom arises not in escape but in developing our natural capacity for presence, openness, and wholehearted acceptance\.
- [The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation • eBook Google Play](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product/the-myth-of-freedom-and-the-way-of-meditation-ebook-google-play/): Freedom is generally thought of as the ability to achieve goals and satisfy desires\. But what are the sources of these goals and desires? If they arise from ignorance, habitual patterns, and negative emotions, is the freedom to pursue these goals true freedom—or is it just a myth? 

## Downloads
- [November 1, 2018 Deboche Board Update](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/blog/lana-download/november-1-2018-deboche-board-update/)
- [Pema Chödrön Primer \- Shambhala Sun](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/blog/lana-download/pema-chodron-primer-shambhala-sun/)
- [The Essential Pema Study Guide](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/blog/lana-download/the-essential-pema-study-guide/)
- [5 Reasons to Meditate](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/blog/lana-download/5-reasons-to-meditate/)
- [4 Keys to Waking Up](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/blog/lana-download/4-keys-to-waking-up/)

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- [Archive Audio Downloads](https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product-category/archive-audio-downloads/)

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