Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo was raised in London and became a Buddhist while still in her teens. At the age of twenty she traveled to India, becoming one of the first Westerners to be ordained as a Buddhist nun. The international bestseller Cave in the Snow chronicles her twelve years of seclusion in a remote cave. Deeply concerned with the plight of Buddhist nuns, she established Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in India. In 2008 His Holiness the Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa, head of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage, gave her the rare title of Jetsunma (Venerable Master).
"Down-to-earth, approachable, and deeply informative, this
collection of talks and dialogues covers a wide range of topics,
always returning to practical reflections on how we can enhance the
quality of our lives and develop more sanity, fulfillment, wisdom,
and compassion. 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."—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 tradition. It
is amazing that no matter how many times you hear these essential
teachings, they continue to penetrate deeply. This book provides
practical wisdom for anyone interested in bringing the teachings to
life."—Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel, author of The Power of an Open
Question
"This is a warm, wise, and rich evocation of Buddhism for East and
West. Written in a radiant yet approachable style, we can taste the
dharma realization in every word."—Roshi Joan Halifax, founder of
the Upaya Zen Center
"Into the Heart of Life radiates Jetsunma's enthusiasm for life and
makes the Buddha's teachings readily available so that we can
integrate them seamlessly into our being, thus transforming
ourselves from the inside out. Readers will feel that Jetsunma is
sitting right there with them, talking over a cup of tea."—Thubten
Chodron, author of Buddhism for Beginners
"Tenzin Palmo is one of the most genuine and accomplished of
Western practitioners."—Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise
Heart
"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 humor, and real insight."—Tsultrim
Allione, author of Feeding Your Demons
"The sincerity and motivation of Tenzin Palmo are a great example
for all of us."—Martine Batchelor, author of Meditation for
Life
"Whether she is talking about impermanence or bodhichitta, this
internationally known Western Buddhist nun offers honest, pragmatic
advice on how to enrich life through compassion."—Tricycle
"Into the Heart of Life explains classic Buddhist themes such as
impermanence, karma, renunciation, bodhichitta, and devotion—all in
her direct and approachable style. Each talk is followed by a
question-and-answer session in which she responds with anecdotes
and reflections drawn from her years of Buddhist training, her
experiences meditating in the cave, educating women in the
Himalayas, and working to revive full ordination for Tibetan
nuns."—Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly
"Palmo presents an incisive overview of Buddhist essentials from
the perspective of her forty years of spiritual practice. In this
era of noisy confrontations, war, me-first activity, and ethical
misconduct, we need this kind of wisdom."—Spirituality &
Practice
"Palmo adds a strong voice to the ongoing discussion of Tibetan
Buddhism as practiced by individuals—particularly women—from
Western cultures."—Publishers Weekly
"Forty-plus years of Buddhist practice have given this Westerner
unique insight into the philosophy and application of Buddhism. . .
. Her intention is to make life easier for those engaged in busy
modern lives, and she has been extraordinarily successful towards
that end."—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. Her vast
knowledge, incomparable experience, and her well-grounded
approach to Buddhism in its practical applicability are reflected
in the wide array of subjects covered in this collection of talks
and dialogues. As this approach to Buddhism is to overcome the
pitfalls of daily modern living, naturally a vast area of ethics is
encompassed in this book. But then it also transcends mere good
behavior to proceed towards the spiritual realm. It is this
amalgamation which enables the reader to glean information and
build a foundation which forms a solid basis to enhance the quality
of our lives and develop more sanity, fulfillment, wisdom, and
compassion."—East and West Series
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