When it comes to meditation, Pema Chodron is widely regarded as one of the world's foremost teachers. Yet she's never offered an introductory course on audio --until now. On How to Meditate with Pema Chodron, the American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun and bestselling author presents her first complete spoken-word course for those new to meditation.

Through five CDs of traditional insights and her personal guidance in 12 sitting sessions, Pema Chodron will help you honestly meet and compassionately relate with your mind as you explore:

* The basics of mindfulness awareness practice, from proper posture to learning to settle to breathing and relaxation

* Gentleness, patience, and humor --three ingredients for a well-balanced practice.

* Shamatha (or calm abiding), the art of stabilizing the mind to remain present with whatever arises

* Thoughts and emotions as "sheer delight" --instead of obstacles --in meditation

"From my own experience and from listening to many people over the years. I've tried to offer here what I feel are the essential points of meditation," explains Pema Chodron. Now this beloved voice shares with you her accessible approach --simple and down-to-earth while informed by the highest traditions of Tibetan Buddhism --on How to Mediate with Pema Chodron

How to Meditate, Pema Chodron, Sounds True, 5 CDs / 5 hours, $29.95

Pema Chodron is an American Buddhist nun and one of the foremost students of Chogyam Trungpa, the renowned meditation master. She is director of Gampo Abbey, in Nova Scotia, the first Tibetan monastery in North America establied for Westerners. Ani (a Tibetan honorific for a nun) Pema has written many books, and has recorded on DVD, Video, Cd's and Cassettes many teachings, such as The Places That Scare You, Comfortable With Uncertainty, The Wisdom of No Escape, Start Where You Are, and the best seller, When Things Fall Apart.