Another Kind of Freedom

Name: Another Kind of Freedom
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Pema Chodron

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Shambhala
14 July 2026

Religion & beliefs

Beloved Buddhist teacher and best-selling author Pema Ch dr n offers an inside look at the teachings that transformed her life.

In this commentary on The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation by Ch gyam Trungpa, Pema reflects on the ""crazy wisdom"" that shaped her path.

In a world of endless distractions and quick fixes that leave us wanting, beloved Buddhist nun Pema Ch dr n, author of When Things Fall Apart, reveals why true freedom arises not in escape but in developing our natural capacity for presence, openness, and wholehearted acceptance.

What if the freedom you seek isn't found by changing your circumstances but by embracing life exactly as it is? Pema Ch dr n goes back to her very foundations in her latest and possibly most important book. With the spiritual classic The Myth of Freedom as the touchstone, Pema invites us to look beyond the ""myth of freedom""-the idea that we can escape discomfort-and to work compassionately and wisely with what keeps us stuck.

Drawing from the seminal work from her beloved teacher Ch gyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Pema explores how meditation, mindfulness, and radical self-acceptance can transform our struggles, neuroses, and pain into gateways to awakening. ""These were the teachings,"" Pema says, ""that inspired me most in my early years of practicing Buddhism. They continue to inspire me now and have influenced all the teachings I've given over the years.""

With her characteristic humor, practical wisdom, and compassionate insight, she shows us how to make friends with our minds, work skillfully with emotions, and open our hearts to the richness of human experience. Inspiring and accessible, this book is an essential companion for anyone longing for genuine freedom, clarity, and connection in a world of uncertainty and change.

By: Pema Chodron
Imprint: Shambhala
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 133mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781645473268
ISBN 10: 1645473260
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 14 July 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

PEMA CH DR N is an American Buddhist nun in the lineage of Ch gyam Trungpa and resident teacher at Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia, the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in North America established for Westerners. She is the author of many best-selling books, including When Things Fall Apart and Welcoming the Unwelcome.