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“When I was 18 I read a book about Buddhism and, before I was halfway through it I said to my mother, "I'm a Buddhist!" She said, "That's great. Finish reading the book and then you can tell me all about it." From that moment on I knew I was a Buddhist.”

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Tenzin Palmo

Tenzin Palmo, born in 1943, is a renowned Tibetan Buddhist nun and author. She is known for her cave retreat in the Himalayas of India, becoming the first female to receive formal recognition as a cave dweller. Palmo's works primarily focus on the role of women in Buddhism and her personal retreat experiences. more

“All the other religions I had ever read about dealt with the idea of God, and your relationship with God. Buddhism is the only religion that deals with man himself and the nature of the mind - how to deal with yourself and your condition, here and now, as opposed to having to deal with something outside yourself.”

Men Mind Ideas Deals Conditions Buddhism Our Relationship Here And Now Relationship With God

Author:Tenzin Palmo

“In the early '60s there was very little reliable information on Tibetan Buddhism. I was living in London and I had joined the Buddhist Society. For the most part, people there were either interested in Theravada or Zen Buddhism. There was almost no one into Tibetan Buddhism at that time.”

People Littles Information Buddhism London Buddhist Tibetan Zen Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism

Author:Tenzin Palmo

“My body is not good for prostrations.”

Body Prostration

Author:Tenzin Palmo

“Caves are beautiful things you know. They're thermostatically controlled - warm when it's cold out and cool when it's warm. Very quiet. Nobody there. Especially in the winter - it was perfect. Also, because it's a cave, you can't do much with it.”

Knows Beautiful Perfect Cold Quiet Winter Warm Controlled Beautiful Things Caves

Author:Tenzin Palmo