Magdalena Maria Turek

Magdalena Maria Turek, an independent research scholar with a PhD from Humboldt University, dives into the world of Tibetan Buddhism. She discusses her ethnographic study on the Lepchi Meditation School, detailing how meditation practices empower nuns and monks, and shape Buddhist identity amid cultural challenges. Turek shares insights on asceticism and its role in personal transformation, as well as the societal impact of charismatic figures like Tsultrim Tarchen. Her reflections on the intersection of spirituality and academic research reveal a vibrant tapestry of contemporary Tibetan practices.