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Jamgön Mipam: His Life and Teachings

By Douglas S. Duckworth , Jamgon Mipam

Book information

Publisher
Shambhala Publications
Year
2011
ASIN
B006QNDECG
Language
english
Format
MOBI
Filesize
811 kB (830925 bytes)
Pages
260\0
Time added
2012-12-26 15:22:10

Description

Jamgön Mipam (1846–1912) is one of the most extraordinary figures in the history of Tibet. Monk, mystic, and brilliant philosopher, he shaped the trajectory of Tibetan Buddhism’s Nyingma school.  This introduction provides a most concise entrée to this great luminary’s life and work. The first section gives a general context for understanding this remarkable individual who, though he spent the greater part of his life in solitary retreat, became one of the greatest scholars of his age. Part Two gives an overview of Mipam’s interpretation of Buddhism, examining his major themes, and devoting particular attention to his articulation of the Buddhist conception of emptiness. Part Three presents a representative sampling of Mipam’s writings.

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