Tenzin Palmo, Jetsunma : Into the Heart of Life

The real test of our Buddhist practice happens not on the cushion or in the protected space of retreat but moment-to-moment daily life, particularly when we find ourselves in uncomfortable situations. How do we respond? 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. Her perspective is vast, with a well grounded understanding of how the timeless Buddhist teachings apply to the demands and challenges of modern life.

Down-to-earth, approachable, and deeply informative, this collection of talks and dialogues covers a wide range of topics, along with pragmatic advice on how we can emhance the quality of our lives. Tenzin Palmo offers us a way to transform them into a rich journey, developing more sanity, fulfillment, wisdom and compassion along the way.

As with her previous book, Reflections on a Mountain Lake, this book is also written for a general audience and presents practical advice that can be applied whether or not one is Buddhist.

Jetsunma was raised in London and became a Buddhist while still in her teens. She travelled to India and became one of the first Westerners to be ordained as a Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition. The international best seller Cave in the Snow chronicles her 12 years of seclusion in a remote cave in the Himalayas. She established Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in India. In 2008 H.H.the 12th Gyalwang Drukpa, head of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage, gave her the rare title of Jetsunma (venerable master).

"Tenzin Palmo is one of the most genuine and accomplished of Western practitioners." Jack Kornfield.

"One of the true yoginis of our time, a woman who has dedicated her life to Buddhism...Tenzin Palmo's is a voice we need to hear, a woman who has fully experienced what she speaks about with an absolute honesty, delightful humour, and real insight." Tsultrim Allione.

"The sincerity and motivation of Tenzin Palmo are a great example for all of us." Martine Batchelor.

"Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo is an accomplished spiritual practitioner who is able to touch the hearts of many through her teaching and her presence...I am certain this book will benefit many. This is a book for everyone who needs and wants to know the path to genuine happiness." HH Gyawang Drukpa.

"Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo takes the core teachings of the Buddha and weaves into them deep personal insights and riveting stories from her unusual history...This book provides practical wisdom for anyone interested in bringing the teachings to life." Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel.

ISBN : 1559393742
EAN : 9781559393744
Cover : Paperback
Pages : 192
Size : 230 x 152mm
Publisher : Snow Lion Publications
Published : 2011