Walking the Walk: Putting the Teachings into Practice When it Matters Most Audio CD – Audiobook, 19 Sept. 2014

Another excellent Pema retreat!

Pema Chodron is a blessing!

Un enseignent si clair, si inspirant... Et pragmatique, Un bijou précieux et étincelant...Une approche du bouddhisme pour la vie de tous le jours.

Will listen many times over.

fBeing a big fan of Pema Chodron, I looked forward to this CD. However, the first two (of four) CDs were vague presentations, somewhat entertaining but not as informative, insightful (and entertaining) as I have found her previous. The last two CDs in the set picked up but I wish I had gotten it from the library. Surprising. Please note that Chodron even commented that she had not done as much preparation as usual.Here are the CDs that I have learned from and enjoyed: Fully Alive, Natural Awareness,Giving our Best, Coming Closer to Ourselves, The Truth of our Existence, Getting Unstuck,From Fear to Fearlessness, and Awaking Compassion. I also have enjoyed her book on Shantideva.

I really enjoyed this series of 4 talks. I've listened to most of Pema's recordings, and this one is a lovely distillation of everything she has taught into the 4 most vital themes. All of her recordings are great--I highly recommend "Awakening Compassion" and "Bodhisattva Mind" if you want to invest more money and time on those longer collections. They are more expansive trips through this landscape. But this was my favorite of the shorter recordings...very much to the point, and infused--it seemed to me--with a sense of Pema's own graceful aging and her own prioritization of what might be most important to teach in a short program. I often listen to this with friends on long drives and they always feel enriched by it--and I feel like I only benefit from the repetition. The combination of being a monk, mom, grandma, and generally warm, sassy, wise person make Pema such a great voice for these themes. I feel grateful to have these teachings to keep me company and remind me about what's important. NOTE: If you're looking to LEARN to meditate for the first time, this is not so much the set--there are others out there. These are more like reflections and insights along the path. There IS plenty of inspirational material for beginners but not really too much formal meditation instruction on this one.

In a recent retreat, Pema discusses making friends with ourselves and continuing our meditation with gentleness. Pema's talks include contemporary themes along with sprinklings of humor. Her writing has changed my life and will change yours as we walk the path together.

If you do not know her work, go on Youtube and check her out....this is a wonderful recording to travel with....I think I have just about her whole collection..Laugh for a change...and get serious with yourself.

I love all things Pema!

The best of the best.

CDs. Informative. Wonderful speaker

wonderful CD

Pema, always amazing. This CD is no different.

I love Pema...this was a great audio book.

Pema delivers again. So grateful for her humor and wisdom.

Excellent talks given by Pema Chodron.