You will need Flash 8 (or higher) and a javascript enabled browser to view our videos.

Waking Up

Tibetan Buddhist nun Ven. Tenzin Palmo explains that, although we desperately want happiness, we are undermined by a society that rewards greed, aggression and egotism—the very causes of suffering—which are ultimately based on a misconception of who we really are. With heartfelt passion for human potential, Tenzin Palmo asks, "How can we collectively wake up?"

Tenzin Palmo

At the age of 20, Ven. Tenzin Palmo left her home in London for India to pursue her spiritual path. There she met her guru, His Eminence the 8th Khamtrul Rinpoche, and became one of the first Westerners to be ordained as a Tibetan... bio page »

Switch to low bandwidth Email to a friend
Download this video
Quicktime | iPod | HD Video
Embed this video
Be social
Bookmark/Search this post with:

Comments

HIDE
modernmagician
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
9:11pm

I disagree that the Buddha did not provide a method for which people could awaken. He did in fact provide an excellent method!

However I would add that we need a level of development that is worldcentric and values ecology in order to awaken to our global problems and their potential solutions.

Tenzin clearly identifies the problem, but pessimism will not help us find solutions.

ZLovelyzozo
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
1:28pm

This is so very true. She is very wise.

Sign in or become a member to add a comment