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news Nyt Opinion 2026-05-15

Pema Chödrön Teaches Embracing Anxiety Instead of Fleeing It

Eighty-nine-year-old Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön advocates for the power of accepting anxiety rather than attempting to escape it. Her teachings offer a path to inner peace through mindful engagement with difficult emotions.


The 89-year-old Buddhist nun teaches the power of agreeing with your anxiety, instead of trying to run from it.

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