Linda Pritzker

Linda Pritzker
Linda Pritzker (Lama Tsomo) in 2014
Born 1953
Nationality United States
Other names
  • Lama Tsomo
Occupation Tibetan Lama, Author[1]
Known for Inheritance, Buddhism
Net worth Increase US$ 1.77 billion (July 2018)[2]
Children three
Parent(s) Audrey Gilbert
Robert Pritzker

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

Early life

Pritzker was born in 1953 in Oberlin, Ohio, the second of three children born to Jewish-American businessman, Robert Pritzker,[4][5] and Audrey Gilbert.[6][7] She has two siblings: Jennifer N. Pritzker (b. James, 1950),[8] a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army and founder of the Pritzker Military Library,[9] and Karen Pritzker (b. 1958).

Her parents divorced in 1979.[5] In 1981, her mother remarried Albert B. Ratner, the co-chairman of Cleveland-based real estate developer Forest City Enterprises.[6][7] In 1980, her father remarried to Irene Dryburgh with whom he had two children: Matthew Pritzker and Liesel Pritzker Simmons.[5]

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.[10]

Pritzker was ordained a lama[2] 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.[3] She began studying with Rinpoche in 1995 and became fluent in Tibetan.[11] Her journey to Buddhist practices has been documented by ABC News' Dan Harris in his podcast 10% Happier.[12]

She is the author of Why is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? A Westerner's Introduction and Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Practice[13] and The Princess Who Wept Pearls: The Feminine Journey in Fairy Tales. [14] She is also the co-author of The Lotus & The Rose: A Conversation Between Tibetan Buddhism & Mystical Christianity[15] and a contributor to The Dharma of Dogs: Our Best Friends as Spiritual Teachers edited by Tami Simon.[16] Why is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? has a foreword written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and was a 2016 silver medal winner in the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards).[17]

Today, Pritzker's work revolves around the initiatives of the Namchak Foundation. While the Namchak Retreat Ranch is still under construction,[18] 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.[19]

As of July 2018, Pritzker's net worth is estimated to be $1.77 billion.[2]

Personal life

Pritzker is divorced and has three children: Rachel, Roland, and Rosemary.[20] She lives in Missoula, Montana.[1] She is a Tibetan Buddhist.[2]

Publications

  • Why is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? A Westerner's Introduction and Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Practice[13]
  • The Princess Who Wept Pearls: The Feminine Journey in Fairy Tales[14]
  • "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 2 van Gelder, Sarah. "How an American lama finds joy during turbulent times". Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Forbes: The World's Billionaires - Linda Pritzker July 2018
  3. 1 2 "Who is Lama Tsomo". Namchak. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
  4. ↑ Linda Pritzker, Forbes (October 2006)
  5. 1 2 3 CNN Money: "THE PRITZKERS UNVEILING A PRIVATE FAMILY Can you believe it? These billionaires actually like each other. But as Pritzkers proliferate, a worry arises: Can they maintain their striking success – and keep everyone happy?", Ford S. Worthy, April 25, 1988
  6. 1 2 Yale University: "Slow readers, creative thinkers: gift will spur dyslexia studies - New center will explore links between reading problems, creativity" retrieved December 21, 2012
  7. 1 2 Encyclopedia of Cleveland History: "Biography of the Ratner Family" retrieved December 21, 2012
  8. ↑ Geidner, Chris (August 23, 2013). "Billionaire Backer Of Open Transgender Military Service Comes Out As Transgender". BuzzFeed. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
  9. ↑ Pritzker Military Library website: "Colonel (IL) J. N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired)" retrieved December 21, 2012
  10. ↑ "Linda Pritzker Lama Tsomo". Linda Pritzker. August 21, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  11. ↑ Chaney, Rob. "Buddhist teacher expands Tibetan tradition in Montana". The Missoulian. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  12. ↑ Effron, Lauren. "Hotel Heiress-Turned-Tibetan Buddhist Lama on Navigating Life Toward Happiness". ABC News. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  13. 1 2 "Why is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? A Westerner's Introduction and Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Practice".
  14. 1 2 "The Princess Who Wept Pearls".
  15. ↑ "The Lotus & The Rose".
  16. ↑ "The Dharma of Dogs".
  17. ↑ "Independent Publisher Book Awards 2016 Winners". Jenkins Group Publishing Services. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  18. ↑ "Namchak Retreat Ranch". Namchak LLC. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  19. ↑ "Namchak Resources". Namchak LLC. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  20. ↑ Bertagnoli, Lisa (June 29, 2018). "How the next-gen Pritzkers are spending the family fortune". Crain's Chicago Business.

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