Jetsunma tenzin palmo on the three kinds of laziness in buddhism. At the age of twenty, she traveled to india, becoming one of. It means garden of the authentic lineage and was chosen because dongyu nyima was the name of the previous khamtrul rinpoche, who was tenzin palmos personal guru. We have a choice to enjoy the ride and be free or hold on tightly and live in fear. Enjoy a full length talk from jetsunma tenzin palmo from the 20112012 christmas symposium. Sunday 28th july 2019 the actors centre italian forum leichhardt sydney lo cho su dro war chin gyi lop grant your blessings so that my mind may turn towards the dharma cho lam du dro war chin gyi lop grant your blessing so that dharma may progress along the path lam trul wa shyik par chin gyi lop grant your blessing so that the path may clarify confusion trulpa yeshe su char war chin.
The nunnery was named dongyu gatsal ling by the spiritual director his eminence the 9th khamtrul rinpoche shedrup nyima. After leaving school she worked as a librarian and saved enough money to leave england in 1964, sailing to india to pursue her spiritual. At the age of 18, she realized she was a buddhist while reading the book the mind unshaken by john walters. Fire monkey with a message from jetsunma tenzin palmo. Tenzin palmo was only twentysix when the khamtrul encouraged her to go on a retreat and sent her to lahaul, near keylong. Teachings on practical buddhism ani tenzin palmo on. It also includes the early planning and founding of the dongyu gatsal ling nunnery. 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. For feedback and discussion, please visit the forum vegpeople. Downtoearth, approachable, and deeply informative, this. The supreme siddhi of mahamudra part 3 out of 4 by jetsunma tenzin palmo 2526. Into the heart of life kindle edition by jetsunma tenzin palmo. 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.
She supports the following organisations which are actively helping women and other marginalised people gain access to, and flourish in dharma. Jul 20, 2017 jetsunma tenzin palmo facebook the buddha described three kinds of laziness. Dongyu gatsal ling is a nunnery for himalayan women in the drukpa kagyu tradition of tibetan buddhism, founded by jetsunma tenzin palmo. Dongyu gatsal ling nunnery founded by jetsunma tenzin palmo. Jetsunma tenzin palmo talks about the future of female practitioners within the tibetan buddhist tradition, and the difficulties that western ordained nuns have. This sparkling collection of dharma teachings by tenzin palmo addresses issues of common concern to buddhist practitioners from all traditions. Personable, witty, and insightful, tenzin palmo presents an inspiring and nononsense view of buddhist practice. Jetsunma tenzin palmo on the absence of a relationship between keeping a veg diet and enlightenment. Interview with jetsunma tenzin palmo study buddhism. Study buddhism interviewed jetsunma tenzin palmo, one of the worlds foremost western buddhist teachers. The real test of our buddhist practice happens not on the cushion or in the protected space of retreat, but momenttomoment in daily life, particularly when we find ourselves in uncomfortable situations. Jetsunma tenzin palmo teachings and biography tenzin. Jetsunma tenzin palmo was one of the first westerners to be ordained as a buddhist nun in the. She is an author, teacher and founder of the dongyu gatsal ling nunnery in himachal pradesh, india.
Books by or featuring jetsunma dongyu gatsal ling nunnery. It traces diane perry tenzin palmos journey from her youth in london to her life as a tibetan. A selection of audio recordings of jetsunma s teachings to stream or download. Tenzin palmo s teaching on retreat, mahamudra practice and mindfulness are a delight to read. Jetsunma tenzin palmo the supreme state of mahamudra. Alan hunter interviews jetsunma tenzin palmo for his radio program 30 october 2008. The supreme siddhi of mahamudra part 1 out of 4 by jetsunma tenzin palmo 2526. Book into the heart of life tenzin palmo initiatives. 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. Jetsunma tenzin palmo on the three kinds of laziness in. Transcribed from talks she gave in singapore in may 1999, the teachings are delivered in plain language, seasoned with plenty of audience participated. Three teachings has also been translated into the following languages.
May 28, 2018 the supreme siddhi of mahamudra part 1 out of 4 by jetsunma tenzin palmo 2526. Jetsunma tenzin palmo the supreme state of mahamudra p3. The cave she chose for her purpose was situated at an altitude of 4300 meters, difficult to access. Why a london librarian started a revolution from a cave in the himalayas. 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. After an introductory teaching on the feminine divine the workshop focuses on commentary and leading a green tara practice.
Jetsunma tenzin palmo was born in england in 1943 and named diane perry she and her older brother were raised by her mother in the bethnal green area of london after her. 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. Jetsunma tenzin palmo is a prominent and vocal advocate for womens rights within buddhism, particularly in relation to full bhiksuni ordination. Enjoy part 1 of 4 from a discussion with jetsunma tenzin palmo from the. It also includes the early planning and founding of dongyu gatsal ling nunnery. She is an author, teacher and founder of the dongyu gatsal ling. Diane perry, her birth name, was born in hertfordshire, united kingdom in 1943. Dear internet archive supporter, i ask only once a year. Padhiarkar via taragarh, district kangra himachal pradesh 176081, india. Pdf of this book is available for free download on this link.
Home jetsunma tenzin palmo s biography teaching resources. In this book, one of the most respected western figures of. Tenzin palmos teaching on retreat, mahamudra practice and mindfulness are a delight to read. Patience and effort in order to receive any genuine transformation we have to transform. Written by vicki mckenzie and published by bloomsbury, cave in the snow traces jetsunmatenzin 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. This retreat was a vocation for me, it was what i was called to do in life, she recalls. A selection of audio recordings of jetsunmas teachings to stream or download.
It also includes the early planning and founding of. Home jetsunma tenzin palmo s biography books by or featuring jetsunma. Born in britain, tenzin palmo left for india when she was twenty and thereupon began a series of retreats and teachings that are rare for westerners. Born as a fishmongers daughter in london, tenzin palmo has set an unprecedented example of following in the footsteps of.
Jetsunma tenzin palmo takes the core teachings of the buddha and weaves into them deep. Written by vicki mckenzie and published by bloomsbury, cave in the snow traces jetsunmatenzin palmo s 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. Jetsunma tenzin palmo facebook the buddha described three kinds of laziness. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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 leads a weekend workshop on the feminine divine in buddhism. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jetsunmas teaching schedule dongyu gatsal ling nunnery. It should have been just what tenzin palmo was after, but they never appealed. Ani tenzin palmo in tashi jong, north india, on november 14,1999. Texts transcribed from teachings that jetsunma has given, including inserts from the gatsal newsletter. 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. Mrs perry was a spiritualist who held seances in the family home, and jetsunma credits this as being a strong and positive.
Jetsunma tenzin palmo was raised in london and became a buddhist while still in her teens. Book reflections on a mountain lake tenzin palmo initiatives. Book this sparkling collection of dharma teachings by tenzin palmo addresses issues of common concern to buddhist practitioners from all traditions. Click to take you directly to the following topics. Transcribed from talks that tenzin palmo gave in singapore in may. In this book, one of the most respected western figures of contemporary buddhism, jetsunma tenzi. Home jetsunma tenzin palmo s biography teaching resources video teachings. Jetsunma tenzin palmo teachings and biography tenzin palmo. May 28, 2018 the supreme siddhi of mahamudra part 3 out of 4 by jetsunma tenzin palmo 2526. Transcribed from talks that tenzin palmo gave in singapore in may 1999, the teachings are delivered in plain language. Jetsunma tenzin palmo was born in england in 1943 and named diane perry. Jetsunma tenzin palmo at the 20142015 christmas symposium held at the sivananda ashram yoga retreat bahamas. There are various understandings in different religious traditions of the meaning of karma, but here well examine the buddhist understanding of the term.
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