Linda Pritzker

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Linda Pritzker
File:Linda Pritzker, aka Lama Tsomo, Headshot, 2014.jpg
Linda Pritzker (Lama Tsomo) in 2014
BornSeptember 1953 (age 71)
Oberlin, Ohio, U.S.
Other names
  • Lama Tsomo
Occupation(s)Tibetan lama, author[1]
Known forInheritance, Buddhism
Children3
ParentRobert Pritzker (father)

Linda Pritzker (born September 1953[2]) also known by the name Lama Tsomo is an American lama in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. She is a spiritual teacher, author, philanthropist, and co-founder of the Namchak Foundation and Namchak Retreat Ranch[3] in Missoula, Montana. She is a member of the Pritzker family, known for the Hyatt Hotel fortune.

Early life

Her parents divorced in 1979.[4] In 1981, her mother remarried Albert B. Ratner, the co-chairman of Cleveland-based real estate developer Forest City Enterprises.[5][6] In 1980, her father remarried to Irene Dryburgh with whom he had two children, her half siblings: Matthew Pritzker and Liesel Pritzker Simmons.[4]

Career

After earning a master's degree in Counseling Psychology and working as a psychotherapist for several years, Pritzker began a spiritual path to Tibetan Buddhism.[7] Pritzker was ordained a lama[8] in February 2005 by Tulku Sangak Rinpoche, a Tibetan meditation master and world holder of the Namchak Lineage, a branch of the Nyingma path of Tibetan Buddhism.[9] She began studying with Rinpoche in 1995 and became fluent in Tibetan.[10] Her journey to Buddhist practices has been documented by ABC News' Dan Harris in his podcast 10% Happier.[11] She is the author of the Ancient Wisdom for our Times Tibetan Buddhist Practice Series,[12] including Book 1 Why Bother: An Introduction,[13] Book 2 Wisdom and Compassion (Starting with Yourself),[14] and Book 3 Deepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection (to be released on October 11, 2022)[15] She also authored Why is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? A Westerner's Introduction and Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Practice[16] and The Princess Who Wept Pearls: The Feminine Journey in Fairy Tales[17] and is the co-author of The Lotus & The Rose: A Conversation Between Tibetan Buddhism & Mystical Christianity[18] and a contributor to The Dharma of Dogs: Our Best Friends as Spiritual Teachers edited by Tami Simon.[19] Why is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? has a foreword written by the Dalai Lama and was a 2016 silver medal winner in the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards).[20] Today, Lama Tsomo's work revolves around the initiatives of the Namchak Foundation. While the Namchak Retreat Ranch is still under construction,[21] Namchak has several offerings for students looking to begin or strengthen their meditation practice including two online courses, guided meditations, Learning Circles, and several live events per year.[22] As of July 2018, her net worth was estimated to be $1.77 billion.[8]

Personal life

Pritzker is divorced and has three children: Rachel, Roland, and Rosemary.[23] She lives in Missoula, Montana.[1] She is a Tibetan Buddhist.[8]

Publications

  • Deepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection (Ancient Wisdom for Our Times Tibetan Buddhist Practice Series)[15]
  • Wisdom and Compassion (Starting with Yourself) (Ancient Wisdom for Our Times Tibetan Buddhist Practice Series)[14]
  • Why Bother?: An Introduction (Ancient Wisdom for Our Times Tibetan Buddhist Practice Series)[13]
  • Why is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? A Westerner's Introduction and Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Practice[16]
  • The Lotus & The Rose: A Conversation Between Tibetan Buddhism & Mystical Christianity, co-author with Matthew Fox[18]
  • The Dharma of Dogs: Our Best Friends as Spiritual Teachers, contributing author, edited by Tami Simon[19]
  • The Princess Who Wept Pearls: The Feminine Journey in Fairy Tales[17]
  • "10% Happier with Dan Harris" Podcast, August 2017[24]
  • "Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg" Podcast, October 2018[25]
  • "Buddha at the Gas Pump" Podcast, May 2018[26]
  • "The Secular Buddhist" Podcast, June 2016[27]
  • "Synchronicity podcast" May 2016[28]
  • "Ani Tsering Wangmo: A Life of Merit" in Lion's Roar Newsletter, March 2010.
  • "Coming Home" in Originally Blessed. Oakland, CA: Creation Spirituality Communities, 2008.
  • "Dharmasala" in Lion's Roar Newsletter, August 2007.
  • "Shedra" in Lion's Roar Newsletter, February 2006.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 van Gelder, Sarah. "How an American lama finds joy during turbulent times". Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  2. ↑ "Linda Pritzker: Official Website". Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  3. ↑ "Namchak Teachers". Namchak LLC. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named CNNunveiling
  5. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Yale
  6. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named ClevelandHistory
  7. ↑ "Linda Pritzker Lama Tsomo". Linda Pritzker. 21 August 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Forbes: The World's Billionaires - Linda Pritzker September 2020
  9. ↑ "Who is Lama Tsomo". Namchak. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  10. ↑ Chaney, Rob. "Buddhist teacher expands Tibetan tradition in Montana". The Missoulian. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  11. ↑ Effron, Lauren. "Hotel Heiress-Turned-Tibetan Buddhist Lama on Navigating Life Toward Happiness". ABC News. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  12. ↑ "Ancient Wisdom for Our Times Tibetan Buddhist Practice Series". Amazon. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Tsomo, Lama (April 2021). Why Bother?: An Introduction (Ancient Wisdom for Our Times Tibetan Buddhist Practice Series). Namchak. ISBN 978-0990571100.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Tsomo, Lama (September 2021). Wisdom and Compassion (Starting with Yourself) (Ancient Wisdom for Our Times Tibetan Buddhist Practice Series). Namchak. ISBN 978-0990571100.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Tsomo, Lama (October 2022). Deepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection (Ancient Wisdom for Our Times Tibetan Buddhist Practice Series)). Namchak. ISBN 978-0990571100.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Tsomo, Lama (April 2016). Why is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? A Westerner's Introduction and Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Practice. Namchak. ISBN 978-0990571100.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 The Princess Who Wept Pearls – via Amazon.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Tsomo, Lama; Fox, Matthew (2018). The Lotus & The Rose. Namchak. ISBN 978-0999577004.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Simon, Tami (July 2017). The Dharma of Dogs. Sounds True. ISBN 978-1622037414.
  20. ↑ "Independent Publisher Book Awards 2016 Winners". Jenkins Group Publishing Services. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  21. ↑ "Namchak Retreat Ranch". Namchak LLC. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  22. ↑ "Namchak Resources". Namchak LLC. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  23. ↑ Bertagnoli, Lisa (29 June 2018). "How the next-gen Pritzkers are spending the family fortune". Crain's Chicago Business.
  24. ↑ "10% Happier with Dan Harris' and Lama Tsomo". YouTube.
  25. ↑ "METTA HOUR PODCAST • Episode 84 • Lama Tsomo". 29 October 2018.
  26. ↑ "Lama Tsomo - Buddha at the Gas Pump Interview". YouTube.
  27. ↑ "Episode 250 -- Lama Tsomo :: Why Is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling".
  28. ↑ "Episode 28: Lama Tsomo". Archived from the original on 22 February 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
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