This sparkling collection of dharma teachings by tenzin palmo addresses issues of. I retreated at jetsunma tenzin palmos womens dharma centre in the indian himalayas recently on a full moon day. After lunch i used to paint, and i was the scribe so i would copy texts. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. Jetsunma tenzin palmo teachings and biography tenzin. When you need to find by ani tenzin palmo reflections on a mountain lake. At the age of twenty, she traveled to india, becoming one of. Jetsunma tenzin palmo and i talked about the power of lovingkindness, compassion, forgiveness, and selfassuredness a great faith in oneself andor one. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Probably, you would go to the library or a bookstore. Teachings on practical buddhism ani tenzin palmo ebook please share on social media first. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ani tenzin palmo books online. Tenzin palmo teaching, wheel of life, samsara in the raw 8 of 12 duration. Upon her gurus advice, she went into retreat in lahoul.
Ani tenzin palmo is the author of reflections on a mountain lake 4. Jetsunma tenzin palmo became famous worldwide through vicki mackenzies book cave in the snow that chronicled tenzin palmos quest to attain realization. Reflections on a mountain lake by jetsunma tenzin palmo. Vickie mackenzies tone in this book is a little too breathless and reverential for my taste, but the story she has to tell is quite amazing. Into the heart of life by jetsunma tenzin palmo snow lion publications isbn 9781559393744 cave in the snow by vicki mackenzie isbn 1582340455. Another way to explore silence with this reading list of 101 silence books sister karen entered her order in at the age of the focus is more about the heart, getting away from words and out of your head. Tsultrim allione, author of women of wisdom in this book, ani tenzin palmo presents the most timely, profound, and lucid advice for. 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. A collection of her teachings was released as the book into the heart of life by jetsunma tenzin palmo, snow lion publications. Ani tenzin palmos approach is both intellectual and down to earth. 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.
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. Subscribe for access to video teachings, monthly films, ebooks, and our 27year archive. The teacher in 1976 diane perry, by then known by her tibetan name, tenzin palmo, secluded herself in a remote cave,200 feet up in the himalayas, cut off from the world by mountains and snow. Overview of my conversation with jetsunma tenzin palmo. This book is clear, wellwritten, and a joy to read. Jetsunma tenzin palmo dongyu gatsal ling initiatives, inc. See more ideas about buddhism, buddhist nun and buddhist teachings. Tenzin palmo was born in london in 1943, went to india in 1963, met her teacher, and a year later was one of the first western women to be ordained as a tibetan buddhist nun. If youre interested in meditation or buddhism or both, no matter if beginner or advanced practitioner, indeed you will enjoy this one as much as i do.
It also includes the early planning and founding of. I had a number of tibetan books so sometimes i would. Jetsunma tenzin palmo was raised in london and became a buddhist while still in her teens. Reflections on a mountain lake by ani tenzin palmo, 9781559391757, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Interview with ani tenzin palmo the following article is from the autumn, 1996 issue of the snow lion newsletter and is for historical reference only. Ani tenzin palmo teaches that a questioning mind is essential to the buddhist path. Teachings on practical buddhism, by ani tenzin palmo. Teachings on practical buddhism by venerable tenzin palmo and ani tenzin palmo 2002, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Tenzin palmo was only twentysix when the khamtrul encouraged her to go on a retreat and sent her to lahaul, near keylong. Thubten pemo speaks with anila tenzin palmo, dharamsala, india december 1987. Tricycle is a nonprofit that depends on reader support.
You may purchase these books as well as many cds and dvds at the dgl nunnery online shop. Buddhist nun speaks after 45 years of solitary retreat duration. Tenzin palmo, skip to main search results amazon prime. An interview with tenzin palmo mandala publications. The first option takes a lot of time, and it is not very convenient because not all books can be taken home. 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. At the age of twenty she traveled to india, becoming one of the first. Personable, witty, and insightful, tenzin palmo presents an inspiring and nononsense view of buddhist practice. This sparkling collection of dharma teachings by tenzin palmo addresses issues of common concern to buddhist. What a beautiful, honest and free being so inspiring. Reflections on a mountain lake teachings on practical buddhism isbn 1559391758. In this book, ani tenzin palmo presents the most timely, profound, and lucid advice for all buddhist practitioners. Ani tenzin palmo has advanced to another state of being.
Ani tenzin palmo author of reflections on a mountain lake. Teachings on practical buddhism by ani tenzin palmo may 30, 2002 paperback. Reflections on a mountain lake by tenzin palmo book. It traces diane perry tenzin palmos journey from her youth in london to her life as a tibetan buddhist nun.
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. Teachings on practical buddhism, what would you do first. I think it will appeal to a range of people, from those with just an interest in buddhism and mindfulness to those who are practicing buddhists and wanting more detail about various aspects of the dharma. While living in dalhousie she helped with the tibetan refugees and taught english to the tulkus. Join facebook to connect with tenzin palmo and others you may know. Reflections on a mountain lake by ani tenzin palmo, 9781559391757, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. 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 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. 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. Read this and over 1 million books withkindle unlimited. 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. This book provides practical wisdom for anyone interested in bringing the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
This sparkling collection of dharma teachings by tenzin palmo addresses issues of common concern to buddhist practitioners from all traditions. 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. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. A large part of our practice is to recognise where our weaknesses are, where our difficulties are and to take them and use them as our path. This retreat was a vocation for me, it was what i was called to do in life, she recalls. Books by or featuring jetsunma dongyu gatsal ling nunnery. She is an author, teacher and founder of the dongyu gatsal ling nunnery in himachal pradesh, india. Dongyu gatsal ling nunnery founded by jetsunma tenzin palmo.
Ani tenzin palmo download reflections on a mountain lake. At the age of 20, diane perry, looking to fill a void in her life, entered a monastery in indiathe only woman amongst hundreds of monksand began her battle against the prejudice that had excluded women from enlightenment for thousands of. What struck me about tenzin palmo, aside from her ability to live in a cavehut on a mountain in the himalayas by herself, is how she seems to have been totally selfassured about her priorities and choices in life the whole way through. Anila tenzin palmo is an english woman who came to india in 1964. 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. 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. When you need to find reflections on a mountain lake. Three teachings is a compilation of talks given by tenzin palmo in singapore. Ven tenzin palmo lived for ten years, until 1974, with khamtrul rinpoche at his monastery in dalhousie. Meditator, teacher, and founder of dongyu gatsal ling, a nunnery in the drukpa kagyu lineage in tashi jong, india, ven. This book contains wisdom and insight from respected buddhist nun ani tenzin palmo, formerly from the uk and now living in india.
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