99e74dbacb That’s exactly the message that the venerable bhikkuni (female monk) repeated throughout her recent whirlwind tour of Thailand. Khamtrul Rinpoche passed away in 1980, he had on several occasions requested Tenzin Palmo to start a nunnery. "—Spirituality & Practice"Palmo adds a strong voice to the ongoing discussion of Tibetan Buddhism as practiced by individuals—particularly women—from Western cultures. Written in a radiant yet approachable style, we can taste the dharma realization in every word. She remained with Khamtrul Rinpoche and his community in Himachal Pradesh, northern India, for six years and then he directed her to the Himalayan valley of Lahaul in order to undertake more intensive practice. She was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1977 by Kyabje Ling Rinpoche in Dharamsala, India, and in 1986 she received bhikshuni (full) ordination in Taiwan. (She received full bhikkuni ordination in 1973.) In the following years she diligently studied both Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and the myriad rituals and meditation techniques of Vajrayana Buddhism.
And her immense kindness also. "—Publishers Weekly"Forty-plus years of Buddhist practice have given this Westerner unique insight into the philosophy and application of Buddhism. Stay in Touch Sign up for our e-mail newsletter and you’ll receive 30% off your next order. "—Thubten Chodron, author of Buddhism for Beginners"Tenzin Palmo is one of the most genuine and accomplished of Western practitioners. Which is real? And which is just a projection from the perpetually rolling film of the mind? Related posts:Equal opportunity for nuns Conference for Buddhist women Women in the sangha For the enlightenment of all Reviews of “Don’t Believe Everything You Think” My true religion is kindness “I will do it” Book launch: “Don’t Believe Everything You Think” About Venerable Thubten Chodron Venerable Chodron emphasizes the practical application of Buddhas teachings in our daily lives and is especially skilled at explaining them in ways easily understood and practiced by Westerners. “Don’t waste your human birth, for if you do, the opportunity may not come again for many, many lifetimes. "—New Age Retailer"Every step, every thought, every breath we take is a test of our Buddhist practice-so believes the author of this book. At some point, Tenzin Palmo closed her eyes while still sitting in the same plastic chair. For Tenzin Palmo, true dharma is found in daily life. Stay in Touch Sign up for our e-mail newsletter and you’ll receive 30% off your next order.
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