The Life of Gampopa

The Life of Gampopa. Here is the first full history of the life of Gampopa, Milarepa’s principal disciple and predecessor of the Kagyu lineage. Compiled from various Tibetan biographies, this comprehensive and inspiring delivery highlights the extraordinary details of Gampopa’s meditation experiences and presents direct insights into the practice and realisation of Mahamudra. A history of the Kagyu tradition requested by Lobsang P. Lhalungpa augments Gampopa’s biography, illustrating the leading role of this revered master in the development of the Tibetan Kagyu lineage. Concluding with a dissertation on the Mahamudra it introduces beginners to Vajrayana Buddhism while simultaneously supporting more advanced practitioners with fresh views.

Jampa Stewart’s biography of the most remarkable being responsible for the rapid growth of the Kagyu tradition of his glorious master Milarepa is informative and inspiring and will be of extreme value to the library of anyone interested in the profound ways in which the spiritual realisation of a single individual can impact on the lives of countless beings in different cultures over centuries. Highly recommend. – Jonathan Landaw, author of Buddhism for Dummies.

Jampa Mackenzie Stewart is a student of the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. In 1987 he was ordained in the order of Tiep Hien by Thich Nhat Hanh and has assisted in the direction of retreats in North America. He has written over 30 articles on Taoist Buddhist practice and has collaborated with Mantak Chia on several books. He lives in Austin, Texas where he practices Chinese medicine, medicinal chi kung and directs the Austin Yeshe Khorlo and Healing Tao Institute.

Author: Jampa Mackenzie Stewart
Language: English
Publisher: Snow Lion
Binding: Soft Cover
Paperback: 200 pages