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Meditation Quote by Pema Chödrön

“In sitting meditation, we train in mindfulness and unconditional friendliness: in being steadfast with our bodies, our emotions, our thoughts.” quote by Pema Chödrön
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““In sitting meditation, we train in mindfulness and unconditional friendliness: in being steadfast with our bodies, our emotions, our thoughts.””

Pema Chödrön

About This Quote

Source Book: Noongar: The Art of Mindful Living, 2001

Mindfulness meditation cultivates awareness of body, emotions, and thoughts while fostering unconditional friendliness and steadiness

In simple terms: Meditation builds awareness and kindness toward self and experience

Key Takeaway

Practice steady, friendly awareness

Themes

mindfulness kindness self‑discipline

Mood

calm compassionate

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily meditation
  • stressful work
  • conflict resolution
  • parenting

Key Concepts

Buddhist practice psychological resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does steady awareness change your reactions?
  • What does unconditional friendliness mean to you?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical action; mindfulness alone cannot solve external problems

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