We are immensely grateful for your support.

From all of us at The Pema Chödrön Foundation, we send our deepest gratitude for your interest and support of Pema and her work. Since 2006, the Foundation has been able to support Buddhist nuns around the world, as well as help many wonderfulcharitable programs needing assistance during these increasingly challenging times.

Please consider including the Foundation in your year end giving, or additionally, as part of your estate planning to support Pema’s Legacy Project. Your planned generosity will go towards supporting a wide range of projects and organizations that are dear to Pema’s heart, well into the future.

News of Pema

Pema is doing very well, and has spent the fall months in retreat to be followed by winter Yarne teachings at Gampo Abbey. Although Pema is no longer giving in person public talks, she is still very engaged and actively teaching online!

Join “Ask Pema”: A new series of teachings for 2026 which include live video calls, guided meditation sessions with her long time co-teacher Tim Olmsted, and additional weekly inspiration for all of 2026, offered by Shambhala Publications.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Pema’s wisdom and compassionate teachings in an intimate setting. Learn More

Pema will be turning 90 in 2026, and her Foundation will be celebrating 20 years! Watch for upcoming news of our plans to honor her and commemorate these special events.

Highlighted Projects

The Training of Nuns in the Himalayas

Pema is dedicated to making it possible for Nuns in the Himalayas to have the same opportunities for deep study and practice as monks have always had. The Pema Chödrön Foundation helps to provide training programs to educate, empower, and improve the status of ordained Tibetan women.

HELP (Himalayan Environment and Life Protection)

H.E.L.P is a non-for-profit organization working to protect the environment and mitigate and adapt to climate change in the Himalayas while supporting communities and individuals to flourish and work towards reducing all forms of life’s suffering and increased welfare. Their projects are dedicated towards protecting the environment and biodiversity, empowering women and communities, and promoting animal welfare.

THE BOOK INITIATIVE

The Pema Chödrön Book Initiative aims to make Pema’s books and recorded teachings available to underserved individuals, and the non-profit organizations that support them. When you purchase Pema’s books directly from our online store, you support this program.

Give the Gift of Pema’s Teachings

Visit our online bookstore today to make sure your gifts of Pema’s teachings arrive before the holidays! We always offer to gift wrap, include a personalized message and ship for free within the USA. Pema’s books will be forever treasured for their wisdom, insight and humor.

When you order directly from our bookstore, you help support the Book Initiative Program, dedicated to sharing Pema’s books with prisons, shelters, and other non-profit organizations.