ABOUT THIS EVENT
Please join us on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 7am to 8am MT USA for the OQ Live Conversation: “The Perfection of Wisdom” with Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel and Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
Making an early entrance into Vajrayana Buddhism as a nun, Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo has paved the way for modern Western yoginis and yogins alike. As a teacher, she encourages us, both through her example and teachings, that if we engage dharma training full-heartedly, accomplishment is sure to take hold in us. I am looking forward to joining Jetsuma in conversation and ask her about her life and the teachings on the Perfection of Wisdom.
This event is offered livestream via Zoom in English and in Portuguese simulcast translation.
As a great benefit to all, the recordings for this event will be made available for free to everyone who is interested in watching this conversation between Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel and Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo.
EVENT PRICING $35 (USD)
This event is an important source of financial support for The Middle Way Initiative teaching programs. Your generosity is appreciated. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
FINANCIAL AID
We are happy to assist if you need financial aid to attend. We invite you to contact us before May 22. All monastics may attend without charge. Please email us to receive your free registration code.
English contact, Abba <abbahatcher@gmail.com>
Portuguese contact, Cerys <cerys@middlewayinitiative.org>.
EVENT DETAILS
The broadcast source time for this event is May 24, Saturday, 7 am to 8 am USA MT. Please check your local time using a time converter tool such as World Time Buddy.
RECORDINGS
All registrants will receive an email with the link to view the recordings in English and Portuguese.
As a great benefit to all, the recordings for this event will be made available for free to everyone who is interested in watching this conversation between Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel and Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo.
ABOUT JETSUNMA TENZIN PALMO
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo (born 1943) is a bhikṣuṇī in the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. She is an author, teacher and founder of the Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in Himachal Pradesh, India. She is best known for having spent twelve years living in a remote cave in the Himalayas, three of those years in strict meditation retreat.
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo: https://tenzinpalmo.com/
Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery: https://dglnunnery.com/
ABOUT ELIZABETH MATTIS NAMGYEL
Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel has studied and practiced the Buddhadharma for over 35 years under the guidance of her root teacher Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. She is the author of two books, The Power of an Open Question and The Logic of Faith.
She edited two books by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, It’s Up to You and Light Comes Through, Elizabeth has taught programs throughout the world and is a teacher in Mangala Shri Bhuti.
After completing a six year retreat, Kongtrul Rinpoche appointed her Retreat Master at the Samten Ling retreat center in Colorado. She holds degrees in Anthropology (BA) and Buddhist Studies (MA).
Elizabeth founded a secular nonprofit organization called The Middle Way Initiative to offer teachings, retreats, and conversations with her and other teachers and guests. With Anam Thubten, she is a founding member and teacher in the Wilderness Dharma Movement.