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Quote by Tenzin Palmo

“I think, for East and West, the first thing we need is a good grounding in basic Buddhadharma.”

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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

“We have to know what is Buddhadharma and what is not Buddhadharma. It needn't go on forever. You don't have to spend 18 years at it. But still, a basic and uncompromised understanding of Buddhist principles is important. Very basic: the three signs of being, the four noble rruths, karma, and so on.”

Knows Years Stills Important Three Understanding Principles Forever Four Goes On Noble Karma Buddhist

Author:Tenzin Palmo

“Once one has understand what is Buddhadharma, what is not Buddhadharma, and once one has had enough view to see the different approaches, then it's important to really look at what speaks to one's heart.”

Looks Heart Important Different Enough Speak Views Approach Had Enough Different Approach

Author:Tenzin Palmo

“One of the beauties of the Buddhadharma is there are so many approaches, and not everything is right for everybody.”

Approach

Author:Tenzin Palmo

“Different people are different.”

People Different Different Peoples

Author:Tenzin Palmo