Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo is the first Western woman to be recognized and enthroned
as a Tulku or reincarnate lama in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Born Alice Zeoli in Brooklyn,
New York, Jetsunma’s compassion and longing to end the suffering
of the world was evident at an early age. Since her recognition
and enthronement in 1988 by one of the greatest masters of Buddhism,
His Holiness Penor Rinponche, Jetsunma has established a thriving
temple in rural Maryland which is known to be one of largest ordained
communities in North America. Even before her recognition Jetsunma
always talked about the great compassion, Bodhichitta… the urge
to be of benefit to others and to end suffering. Jetsunma is "hard
wired" for compassion. She has been called a great Bodhisattva
by her teachers and many Tibetan masters who have taught at the
temple over the years.
Over the years Jetsunma has invited many
of the world’s most revered Tibetan Buddhist masters to
offer empowerments and teachings at Kunzang Palyul Chöling.
Along with Jetsunma’s teachings and songs that are offered
on audio tape, many of these other wonderful teachings are available
on tape, and all are listed in our printed catalog. CLICK HERE to request a copy of the complete Teaching Treasury Catalog.
Dakinis,
or female wisdom beings, like Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo, bring
the wisdom of the Buddha to new lands through spontaneous teaching
and song. Jetsunma has blessed her students with just such a treasury
for over two decades. Her engaging teaching style is perfectly
attuned to the contemporary Western mind. She skillfully distills
the vast wisdom of the Buddha, helping people to bring real compassion
into their everyday lives. Her songs and prayers serve as an inspiration
and a blessing to all who hear them.
