Lama Tsomo bietet eine einzigartige Perspektive, die durch ihre spirituelle Reise von einer mittelwestlichen jüdischen Erziehung zur Ordination als eine der wenigen amerikanischen weiblichen Lamas, die den tibetischen Buddhismus lehren, geprägt ist. Ihr fließendes Verständnis der tibetischen Sprache und ihre umfangreichen Retreat-Erfahrungen, geschärft unter der Anleitung von Meisterlehrern, prägen ihr tiefes Verständnis der Tradition. Sie ist bekannt für ihre warme Intelligenz und einen informellen, oft humorvollen Lehrstil, der bei Schülern im In- und Ausland Anklang findet. Lama Tsomo's Lehren verbinden unterschiedliche Hintergründe und machen die Weisheit des tibetischen Buddhismus zugänglich und inspirierend.
Focusing on ancient Tibetan Buddhist practices, Lama Tsomo provides transformative tools for navigating modern life's stresses. This three-volume set guides readers through foundational meditation techniques, including Tonglen and Shamata, while sharing inspiring stories from the Buddha and her teacher, Gochen Tulku Sangak Rinpoche. The first volume lays the groundwork for understanding the Tibetan path, while the subsequent volumes promote happiness, well-being, and deeper connections through practices that cultivate compassion and joy, making this journey both enriching and fulfilling.
Award-winning author Lama Tsomo offers insights and practices to enhance our relationships, foster mindfulness, and deepen self-understanding. In a world increasingly marked by isolation, she presents a new addition to her Ancient Wisdom for Our Times series, building on previous works to actively engage readers and expand their understanding in key areas.
The Four Boundless Qualities—Loving Kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy, and Equanimity—are practical capacities we can cultivate for the benefit of ourselves and others. Lama Tsomo teaches us how to embrace these qualities in everyday life. Forgiveness is highlighted as essential for inner well-being; to move forward and connect with others, we must learn to forgive, as holding onto resentment is detrimental.
Lama Tsomo also delves into the Buddhist concept of “near enemies,” helping us recognize when we mistake shortcomings for virtues. Her guidance on Vipassana (Sublime Insight) reveals ways to perceive reality in both its complexity and simplicity, offering a fresh perspective on ourselves and the world.
Written with clarity and humor, this work synthesizes decades of practice and scholarly inquiry, featuring real-world examples, illustrations, practice cards, and online resources. It serves as a genuine guide to compassionate awareness, addressing the challenges of a disconnected world.
