ENGLISH

The Life of Milarepa

By Donald S. Lopez Jr. , Tsangnyon Heruka , Andrew Quintman

Book information

Publisher
Penguin Classics
Year
2010
ISBN
0143106228, 9780143106227
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (15085354 bytes)
Series
Penguin Classics
Edition
1
Pages
304\301
Time added
2012-08-04 18:41:28

Description

A new translation of the classic biography of the most renowned saint in Tibetan Buddhist history The Life of Milarepa is one of the most beloved stories of the Tibetan people and a great literary example of the contemplative life. This biography, a dramatic tale from a culture now in crisis, can be read on several levels. A personal and moving introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, it is also a detailed guide to the search for liberation. It presents a quest for purification and buddhahood in a single lifetime, tracing the path of a great sinner who became a great saint. It is also a powerfully evocative narrative, full of magic, miracles, suspense, and humor, while reflecting the religious and social life of medieval Tibet.

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