An unhealthy ego, said palmo, is like an injured arm. May 14, 2009 at the age of 21, tenzin palmo swapped her job as a london librarian for life as a nun in a monastery in india but even that wasnt remote enough for her interview by lucy powell. Jetsunma tenzin palmo was born in england, and became one of the first westerners to be ordained as a tibetan buddhist nun. Jetsunma tenzin palmo teachings and biography more jetsunma tenzin palmo teachings and biography book cave in the snow. Jetsunma tenzin palmo was one of the first western women to be ordained as a nun in tibetan buddhism. After living for 12 years in a cave in the himalayas, three of which she was in full retreat, she came out and established the dongyu gatsal ling nunnery in himachal pradesh, india. She is best known for being one of the very few western yoginis trained in the east, having spent twelve years living in a remote cave in the himalayas. Cultivating your mind and your heart with jetsunma tenzin palmo at. At the age of twenty, she traveled to india, becoming one of the first westerners to be ordained as a tibetan buddhist nun.
Then you will automatically be free from the knot of attachment. Read the transcript of a talk jetsunma tenzin palmo gave in question everything. Dongyu gatsal ling nunnery founded by jetsunma tenzin palmo. The nunnery name dongyu gatsal ling translates as garden of the authentic lineage. Jetsunma tenzin palmo was one of the first westerners to be ordained as a. She is a true bodhisattva who i count as one of my teachers. Her perspective is vast, with a wellgrounded understanding of how the timeless buddhist teachings apply to the demands and challenges of modern life.
The sivananda yoga retreat provides an immersion experience into the daily practices of a yogic. By vicki mackenzie read by georgina sutton with vicki mackenzie and tenzin palmo this is the story of tenzin palmo, the daughter of a fishmonger from londons east end who became a tibetan. After meditating for 12 years in a cave,000 feet up in the himalayas, she became a worldrenowned spiritual leader and champion of the right of women to achieve spiritual enlightenment. Enjoy a full length talk from jetsunma tenzin palmo from the 20112012 christmas symposium. Huffington post jetsunma tenzin palmo takes the core teachings of the buddha and weaves into them deep personal insights and riveting stories from her unusual history as a member of an extraordinary.
Jetsunma tenzin palmo became famous worldwide through vicki mackenzies book cave in the snow that chronicled tenzin palmo s quest to attain realization in a female body. In february 2008 tenzin palmo was given the rare title of jetsunma, which means venerable master, by his holiness the 12th gyalwang drukpa, head of the drukpa kagyu lineage in recognition of her spiritual achievements as a nun and her efforts in promoting the status of female practitioners in tibetan buddhism. Jetsunma tenzin palmo was born in england in 1943 and named diane perry. Tushita is a centre for the study and practice of buddhism from the tibetan mahayana tradition. Khamtrul rinpoche gave the nunnery the name dongyu gatsal ling, which translates as garden of the authentic lineage today, dgl is fully completed and provides educational and spiritual instruction to over 100 nuns. A woman dedicated to the dharma and to her fellow nuns, palmo is an exceptional being. Jetsunma tenzin palmos biography dongyu gatsal ling. Books by or featuring jetsunma dongyu gatsal ling nunnery. Jetsunma tenzin palmo teachings and biography tenzin palmo. Jetsunma tenzin palmo, author of into the heart of life, reflections of a mountain lake, and cave in the snow, and who is profiled in the recently released dakini power, just returned from a pilgrimage in china, following the footsteps of xuanzang and visiting the four sacred mountains and.
In january 2000 the first nuns arrived while tenzin palmo was still based at tashi jong and in 2001 construction began at the padhiarkar site. Jetsunma tenzin palmo on thinking outside the box kiva bottero passionate about discovering deeper truths of life and living those truths, he has been on a journey to connect with likeminded community and live in resonance with what is most important in life. Jetsunma tenzin palmo books, audio, and online courses. Tenzin palmo is a voice we need to hear a woman who has fully experienced what she speaks about with absolute honesty, delightful humor, and real insight. Jetsunma tenzin palmo discusses the value of mindfulness, how to find a teacher, and the role of. Jetsunma tenzin palmo born 1943 is a bhik in the drukpa lineage of the kagyu school of tibetan buddhism. Meditator, teacher, and founder of dongyu gatsal ling, a nunnery in the drukpa kagyu lineage in tashi jong, india, ven.
Into the heart of life is addressed to a general audience and presents practical advice that can be applied whether or not one is a buddhist. After meditating for 12 years in a cave,000 feet up in the himalayas, she became a worldrenowned spiritual leader and champion of the right of women to achieve spiritual enlighte. When we injure our arm we keep it close to the body for protection. Home jetsunma tenzin palmo teachings and biography. She and her older brother were raised by her mother in the bethnal green area of london after her fathers death when diane was 2 years old. Jetsunma tenzin palmo books, audio, and online courses for. Interview with jetsunma tenzin palmo study buddhism. Enlightened encounters meeting jetsunma tenzin palmo and. Vicki mackenzie, georgina sutton, vicki mackenzie, tenzin palmo, dharma audiobooks.
Jetsunma tenzin palmo was born diane perry in woolmers park, hertfordshire, on june 30, 1943. In 2008, when the gyalwang drukpa suggested awarding her the title jetsunma in recognition of her spiritual growth and her work with women, tenzin palmos first reaction was to refuse such a distinction. Tenzin palmos quest for enlightenment audio download. She moved to india at 20, where she taught english at the young lamas home. It traces diane perry tenzin palmos journey from her youth in london to her life as a tibetan buddhist nun and her 12 years in solitary retreat in a cave in the himalayas. May 30, 2002 tenzin palmo is a voice we need to hear a woman who has fully experienced what she speaks about with absolute honesty, delightful humor, and real insight. At the age of 21, tenzin palmo swapped her job as a london librarian for life as a nun in a monastery in india but even that wasnt remote enough for her interview by lucy powell. After living for 12 years in a cave in the himalayas, three of which she was in full retreat, she came out and established the dongyu gatsal. She said that while buddhism seeks to demolish the ego before this could be done it must first be made healthy and balanced. At the age of 21 she became ordained as a nun, and went on to complete twelve years of intense meditative practices in the snowy mountains of lahaul, india.
The sivananda yoga retreat provides an immersion experience into the daily practices of a yogic lifestyle. Explore audibles collection of free sleep and relaxation audio experiences. In 20, sah embarked on a journey to nepal, india, thailand, and indonesia to study with great spiritual masters like his holiness the dalai lama, lama zopa rinpoche, jetsunma tenzin palmo, and countless others. In this book, one of the most respected western figures of contemporary buddhism, jetsunma tenzin palmo, offers insights gleaned from more than forty years of engagement with buddhist practice. Jetsunma tenzin palmo began by speaking on the need to heal the mind. Relating to the guru by jetsunma tenzin palmo sometimes, even if the lama is sitting in front of you, you can feel theres a thousand miles between you. In 2012, he walked away from everything and began an intensive search for health and wellbeing. This is the story of tenzin palmo, the daughter of a fishmonger from londons east end who became a tibetan nun. Palmo is a nontraditional womans rights activist and a respected teacher. I spent 12 years in a cave life and style the guardian. From chapter 2 of jetsunma tenzin palmos new book, into the heart of life, let us explore the nature of karma, because i think karma is quite misunderstood in the west.
Jetsunma tenzin palmo teachings and biography tenzin. She is best known for being one of the very few western yoginis trained in the east, having spent twelve years living in a remote cave in the himalayas, three of those. Jetsunma tenzin palmo on the genuine teacher mandala. For the last 15 years, jetsunma has focused on establishing dongyu gatsal ling nunnery. She has spent years in strict retreat, authored books, opened a nunnery, and vowed enlightenment.
Jetsunma tenzin palmo, the subject of vickie mackenzies cave in the snow. An interview with jetsunma tenzin palmo mandala publications. When i was 18 i read a book and came across the dharma. Jetsunma tenzin palmo became famous worldwide through vicki mackenzies book cave in the snow that chronicled tenzin palmos quest to attain realization in a female body. Were located in northern india, in the forested hills above the town of mcleod ganj, dharamsala the seat in exile of his holiness the 14th dalai lama.
Jetsunma tenzin palmo, from the foreword from tulshuk lingpas guidebook to the hidden land. At the age of twenty she traveled to india, becoming one of the first westerners to be ordained as a buddhist nun. On top of the logo is the victory banner, the personal emblem of the khamtrul rinpoches. There are various understandings in different religious traditions of the meaning of karma, but here well examine the buddhist understanding of the term. Voices of yoga audio podcast with jetsunma tenzin palmo link here. Pema deki emma slade after reading her inspiring book set free whos steps. Tsultrim allione, author of women of wisdom in this book, ani tenzin palmo presents the most timely, profound, and lucid advice for all buddhist practitioners.
I read the book two years ago and just finished listening to this audio book. Tenzin palmo now, jetsunma tenzin palmo found her perfect teacher, his eminence the eighth khamtrul rinpoche in india, 1964. At the age of twenty, she traveled to india, becoming one of. This was one of the gems of pragmatic insight shared by tenzin palmo during her.
Jetsunma tenzin palmo was born diane perry in woolmers park, hertfordshire, on 30 june 1943. In this book, jetsunma offers insights with a wellgrounded understanding of how the timeless buddhist teachings apply to the demands and challenges of. First published in 1998 and reprinted many times since, jetsunmas biography cave in the snow has become a modern dharma classic. Alan hunter interviews jetsunma tenzin palmo for his radio program30 october 2008. Born as a fishmongers daughter in london, tenzin palmo has set an unprecedented example of. The last three chapters of the audible audio book are an introduction to a tenzin palmo retreat on the six perfections or paramitas. She lived for 12 years in a remote himalayan cave, developing the profound store of wisdom that she expresses in her teaching. When we stop hoping and fearing hoping everything will go right, fearing everything will go wrong. Jul 20, 2011 from chapter 2 of jetsunma tenzin palmos new book, into the heart of life, let us explore the nature of karma, because i think karma is quite misunderstood in the west. Deeply concerned with the plight of buddhist nuns, she established dongyu gatsal ling nunnery in india.
Tenzin palmo made the promise to herself and for all of us to become enlightened in the body of a woman and started that process by spending 12 years in a cave. May 24, 2012 enjoy a full length talk from jetsunma tenzin palmo from the 20112012 christmas symposium. Tenzin palmo had responded to an old request of her guru. She is an author, teacher and founder of the dongyu gatsal ling nunnery in himachal pradesh, india. Interview with jetsunma tenzin palmo study buddhism interviewed jetsunma tenzin palmo, one of the worlds foremost western buddhist teachers. Jetsunma tenzin palmo was raised in london and became a buddhist while still in her teens. Home jetsunma tenzin palmo s biography teaching resources audio teachings chenrezig institute hope, courage and determination. Cave in the snow tenzin palmos quest for enlightenment includes a 90 minute bonus track of tenzin palmo introducing a retreat.
Aug 09, 2017 jetsunma tenzin palmo, from the foreword. Develop courage for the benefit of all sentient beings. Like no other book i have ever reada riveting tale of adventurehonest to the real spirit of tibetboth unique and intriguingan engrossing read. The international bestseller cave in the snow chronicles her twelve years of seclusion in a remote cave.
Why a london librarian started a revolution from a cave in the himalayas. The story of dongyu gatsal ling nunnery dongyu gatsal. First published in 1998 and reprinted many times since, jetsunmas biography cave in the snow has become a modern dharma classic it traces diane perry tenzin palmos journey from her youth in london to her life as a tibetan buddhist nun and her 12 years in solitary retreat in a cave in the himalayas. Palmo interviewed by film director khashyar darvich about her new book. This name was bestowed on the nunnery by his eminence the 9th khamtrul rinpoche shedrup nyima when jetsunma tenzin palmo founded the nunnery. Although spiritualist meetings were held in her childhood home, she realized at the age of 18 that she was a buddhist when she read a library book on the subject. This is the story of that journey and the blessing that her life has given to all women in the west and in the east. Vidyaloke talk dharma in everyday life jetsunma tenzin palmo 9th. But, she says, i received so many emails saying how wonderful it was and how it highlighted the status of women that i realized this title had nothing to do with me but. Jetsunma tenzin palmo takes the core teachings of the buddha and weaves into them deep personal. Jetsunma tenzin palmo nous a donne des conseils pratiques pour apprendre a mieux gerer son quotidien. Jetsunma tenzin palmo it made me so sad because the monks were given all the teachings and put into retreats while the nuns were overlooked and treated as servants.
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