She said that while buddhism seeks to demolish the ego before this could be done it must first be made healthy and balanced. This is a documentary about the remarkable life of tenzin palmo, who is the most senior tibetantradition nun in the world at present. An unhealthy ego, said palmo, is like an injured arm. 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.
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. Centro budista ganden shedrub ling, san juan, puerto rico. Jetsunma tenzin palmo on the increased awareness amongst tibetan buddhists that eating meat is not supportive to walking the buddhist path. Home jetsunma tenzin palmo s biography teaching resources audio teachings. Dongyu gatsal ling nunnery founded by jetsunma tenzin palmo. An interview with jetsunma tenzin palmo by or shahar freedom. There are various understandings in different religious traditions of the meaning of karma, but here well examine the buddhist understanding of the term. First published in 1998 and reprinted many times since, jetsunma s biography cave in the snow has become a modern dharma classic it traces diane perry tenzin 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. Born as a fishmongers daughter in london, tenzin palmo has set an unprecedented example of following in the footsteps of.
Nuns sing peace song for jetsunma, khen po, and the whole nunnery. Hindi song tum agar saath dene ka with tibetan subtitile duration. If we greet situations with a positive attitude, we will eventually create positive returns. Jetsunma tenzin palmo nasceu em 1943, na inglaterra. 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, three of those years in. Why a london librarian started a revolution from a cave in the himalayas. 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. The story of tenzin palmo, an englishwoman, the daughter of a fishmonger from londons east end, who spent 12 years alone in a cave,000 feet up in the himalayas and became a worldrenowned spiritual leader and champion of the right of women to achieve spiritual enlightenment. Praticou por 12 anos em retiro em uma caverna no himalaia. 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.
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 concerned. And we expend a great deal of effort trying to make ourselves happy. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover tenzins. It looks like we dont have any biography for tenzin palmo yet be the first to contribute.
Jetsunma tenzin palmo was born diane perry in woolmers park, hertfordshire, on june 30, 1943. Pdf of this book is available for free download on this link. Jetsunmas teaching schedule dongyu gatsal ling nunnery. Cultivando sua mente e seu coracao jetsunma tenzin palmo. Jetsunma tenzin palmo was born in england, and became one of the first westerners to be ordained as a tibetan buddhist nun. If we respond with a negative attitude, negative things will eventually come our way. Quotes tagged as tenzinpalmo showing 14 of 4 normally we are so identified with our thoughts and emotions, that we are them.
Change your mind, change your life a three day teaching. Home jetsunma tenzin palmo s biography teaching resources video teachings. She moved to india at 20, where she taught english at the young lamas home. Com see the subject jetsunma tenzin palmo on vegetarianism see also part 1, part 2. She was born as diane perry in 1943 in woolmers park and brought up in tough circumstances in bethnal green, london. 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 absence of a relationship between keeping a veg diet and enlightenment. Jetsunma tenzin palmos biography dongyu gatsal ling. Jetsunma tenzin palmos biography dongyu gatsal ling nunnery. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the biography submission guide. When we injure our arm we keep it close to the body for protection. Tenzin palmo stayed in a small monastery there for several years, remaining in retreat during the long winter months.
Tenzin wilds instagram profile has 564 photos and videos. Then, seeking for more seclusion and better conditions for practice, she found a nearby cave where she remained for another 12 years, the last 3 years in strict retreat. Ative a legenda no canto inferior direito do video jetsunma tenzin palmo nasceu em 1943, na inglaterra. She is an author, teacher and founder of the dongyu gatsal ling nunnery in himachal pradesh, india. Tenzin palmo spends most of the year at dongyu gatsal ling nunnery and occasionally gives teachings to raise awareness of dgl nuns and the nunnery. Jetsunma tenzin palmo began by speaking on the need to heal the mind. Dongyu gatsal ling is a nunnery for himalayan women in the drukpa kagyu tradition of tibetan buddhism, founded by jetsunma tenzin palmo. Jetsunma tenzin palmo is one of the most dynamic and inspirational figures in contemporary tibetan buddhism, and her life story is well worth reading cave in the snow by vicki mackenzie. Jetsunma tenzin palmo was born in england in 1943 and named diane perry. Books by or featuring jetsunma dongyu gatsal ling nunnery.
She and her older brother were raised by her mother in the bethnal green area. Jetsunma tenzin palmo is a renowned buddhist teacher, popular worldwide for her warm, clear and downtoearth presentation of the dharma and its application in daily life. Deeply concerned with the plight of buddhist nuns, she established dongyu gatsal ling nunnery in india. Jetsunma tenzin palmo became famous worldwide through vicki mackenzies book cave in the snow that chronicled tenzin palmos quest to attain realization in. Jetsunma tenzin palmo was raised in london and became a buddhist while still in her teens. We are the happiness, we are the anger, we are the fear. Talk on karma and wholesome and unwholesome acts by tenzin palmo in singapore, june 4, 2005. Tenzin, lin, kya, bumi, pema and the children must face this together, as a family. 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. For the last 15 years, jetsunma has focused on establishing dongyu gatsal ling nunnery. From chapter 3 of our current tricycle retreat leader jetsunma tenzin palmos new book, into the heart of life, wed all like to be happy.
Tenzin palmo, an english woman and meditation teacher, gave a public talk at kwongminshan hall. Padhiarkar via taragarh, district kangra himachal pradesh 176081, india. For feedback and discussion, please visit the forum vegpeople. This is also a sortakindaalmost epilogue for the twelve part series linzin through the seasons. At the age of twenty, she traveled to india, becoming one of. I mean if you go to a meetup where people meditate and they have the word sangha in the name that is not necessarily meaningful use of the word.
The supreme siddhi of mahamudra part 3 out of 4 by jetsunma tenzin palmo 2526. She lived for 12 years in a remote himalayan cave, developing the profound store of wisdom that she expresses in her teaching. Tenzin and lin are finally in a good place but soon, a new challenge comes their way. View tenzin pemas profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. To find out more about jetsunma tenzin palmos life, read vicki mackenzies biography cave in the snow published by bloomsbury, and see the cave in the snow dvd directed by liz thompson. Born in london, she travelled to india in 1964 and soon after, at the age of 21, she took ordination as a tibetan buddhist nun. Through the centuries people have pondered this dilemma of.
Happy spring 2019 from jetsunma tenzin palmo and all of us here at dgl to all of you, especially our friends and supporters around the world. We have to learn to step back and know our thoughts and emotions are just. It traces diane perry tenzin palmos journey from her youth in london to her life as a tibetan. Deeply concerned with the plight of buddhist nuns, she established dongyu gatsal ling nunnery in northern india, at the request of. At the age of twenty, she traveled to india, becoming one of the first westerners to be ordained as a tibetan buddhist nun. 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. The object of the game is to get all ten of your dice to show the same number. Tenzin tc wangchuk nyc 2 videos 3 followers 39 likes my cameras will aid me and vimeo will be my herald. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Then everyone rolls and rolls as fast as they can until someone gets all their dice on the same number sure there are a few more rules, but you get the idea. Alan hunter interviews jetsunma tenzin palmo for his radio program 30 october. Jetsunma tenzin palmo was one of the first western women to be ordained as a nun in tibetan buddhism. Jetsunma tenzin palmo the supreme state of mahamudra.
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