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November 22, 2025 The Spiritual Force of Motherhood The maternal archetype influences us all—whether in the form of our own mother, a caregiver, a teacher, a friend, or even nature. This month’s Film Club selection weaves together the story of two mothers, a Universal Great Mother that lives within each of us and Dekyi Tsering, who became known as The Great Mother of Tibet. During the course of her long and extraordinary life, Tsering gave birth to sixteen children, seven of whom survived, three of whom were recognized as incarnate lamas, and one of whom has been recognized by millions around the globe as one of the world’s leading ambassadors for peace: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. “Mother I consider our first teacher of compassion," says the Dalai Lama. "The first day after my birth, immediately I experienced the mother’s sort of compassion. And the foundation for our happiness is human compassion.” Dekyi Tsering’s story, told through anecdotal threads and personal reflections from her children, grandchildren, and friends, and depicted through the larger lens of the Universal Great Mother, skillfully conveys how the greater forces of love, generosity, and mercy are constantly called into being. Watch Gyalyum Chemo: The Great Mother today to journey into the spiritual force of motherhood.   Watch the film » Also this week: How do we meet a life we never asked for, one marked by impermanence, fragility, and uncertainty, asks Christopher Köck in a new Dharma Talk. Watch the talk now.   If you haven’t already, browse our latest issue online, full of teachings on right speech, real love, the dilemmas of digital samsara, and more.   Join professor William Waldron on December 9 to learn more about Yogacara, the highly influential but often misunderstood mind-only school of Mahayana Buddhism. Introducing: Tricycle Assistant We've launched a new tool to help you navigate Tricycle's content. Enter a question and the Tricycle Assistant will comb our archive to provide you with recommended content or answers to basic Buddhist questions. To find the Tricycle Assistant, look for the chat button at the bottom right-hand corner of any page on tricycle.org.    Try out the Tricycle Assistant » A Return to the Soil By Rebecca Solnit Writer, historian, and activist Rebecca Solnit honors the legacy of the great ecologist Joanna Macy. Read more »