The Life of Milarepa. Here is the illustrated biography of Milarepa, the 11th century yogi and poet who is the most recognised Buddhist saint in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. It can be read on several levels: as the biography of a mystical person, it presents a quest for spiritual perfection, a piece of literary inspiration, tracing the path of a great sinner who became a saint. It is also a personal and moving introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. At the same time it is also a graphic and powerful folktale, full of magic, disasters, disputes, deceptions and humour. Milarepa is a sacred and captivating human figure who developed from an avenger of black magic to a supremely powerful yogi, pointing to spiritual liberation and complete self-knowledge.
LOBSANG P. LHALUNGPA, the translator of this text, was born in Lhasa, Tibet, and has passed through the disciplines of the major schools of Tibetan Buddhism under many of its great masters in life. His life has led him to strive to maintain the Tibetan tradition while taking into account the needs of the West.
Author: Tsang Nyön Heruka
Language: English
Publisher: Pilgrims Books
Binding: Soft Cover
Pages: 220
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