New Delhi, May 31 -- Pema Chodron is an American Buddhist teacher, author, and nun. She is described as a teacher whose message focuses on practicing peace in turbulent times and has become one of the most widely read Buddhist teachers in the West, inspiring scores of people.

"Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth." Pema Chodron's simple quote is a powerful reminder that fear does not always imply weakness. Sometimes, it appears when a person is approaching honesty, change, growth, or a deeper understanding of life. The quote is widely associated with Chodron's book When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, where she teaches readers to stay present with discomfort instead of running from it.

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