Here is the illustrated biography of Milarepa, the eleventh-century yogi and poet, who is the most renowned saint in Tibetan Buddhist history. It can be read on several levels: as the biography of a mystic, it presents a quest for spiritual perfection, a piece of inspirational, literature, tracing the path of a great sinner who became a great saint. It is also a personal and moving introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. At the same time it is also a powerful and graphic folk tale, full of magic, disaster, feuds, deceptions, and humor. Milarepa is a holy but captivatingly, human figure who developed from an avenging black magician to a supremely powerful yogi, pointing the way to spiritual liberation and complete self-knowledge. Lobsang P. Lhalungpa was born in Lhasa, Tibet, and has passed through the disciplines of the major branches of Tibetan Buddhism under many of its greatest living masters. His life has drawn him into all aspects of the effort to maintain the Tibetan tradition while bearing in mind Western needs.
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This review is from: The Life of Milarepa: A New Translation from the Tibetan (Compass) (Paperback)
This life story of Milarepa has long been one of the most popular books among Tibetans of all backgrounds and lineages, and Lhalungpa's clear translation brings the story to life in English. Milarepa's life would be an inspiration to spiritual aspirants of any religion, and especially to anyone interested in the teachings and practices of Tibetan Buddhism.
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This book is about the tale of Tibet's most beloved saint, Milarepa translated from a Tibetan source. It tells of how he embarked on the journey of revenge, and then realizing the grave mistake of taking many lives, seek the Vajrayana path through his guru, Marpa, to attain enlightenment in a single lifetime. Milarepa encountered many hardships but finally achieved his goal.Anybody who has not heard or read about the life of Milarepa but on the Vajrayana path should read this book as Milarepa is an excellent role model.
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If you haven't read the story of Milarepa this is a good one,
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The story of Milarepa is a classic in Tibet. He is their Robin Hood and their Shakespere, and universally loved. This is the most well known of the recent translations and provides a readable and fun story, if not something that is somehow going to provide enlightment.Milarepa starts out as an orphaned child who learns magic to defeat an uncle who slaughtered his family. Later in life, he renounces those powers and becomes a monk. I highly recommend this book!
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stupa the dakinis, cremation cell, pleasing feast, awakened seer, evolved crystals, fortunate seekers, ephemeral illusion, eight beams, human disciples, disciples assembled, harmful deeds, perfect seeing, foremost disciples, cosmic universe, prostrate myself, great magician, guardian deities, celestial mansion, mountain solitude, lower realms, great disciples Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Eight Worldly Reactions, Good News, Lama Ngokpa, Horse Tooth White Rock, Lama Marpa, Mila Banner of Wisdom, Marpa the Translator, Venerable One, Calm Light, Master Naropa, Kya Ngatsa, Mila Vajra Lion, Drowo Lung, Repa of Seban, Southern Cliffs, Buddha Immutable, Fertile Triangle, Repa of Ngandzong, Compassionate One, Lama Buddha of the Three Ages, Khyungpo Josay, Marpa the Compassionate, Nub Khulung, Wheel of the Law, Compassionate Master New!
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stupa the dakinis, cremation cell, pleasing feast, awakened seer, evolved crystals, fortunate seekers, ephemeral illusion, eight beams, human disciples, disciples assembled, harmful deeds, perfect seeing, foremost disciples, cosmic universe, prostrate myself, great magician, guardian deities, celestial mansion, mountain solitude, lower realms, great disciples Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Eight Worldly Reactions, Good News, Lama Ngokpa, Horse Tooth White Rock, Lama Marpa, Mila Banner of Wisdom, Marpa the Translator, Venerable One, Calm Light, Master Naropa, Kya Ngatsa, Mila Vajra Lion, Drowo Lung, Repa of Seban, Southern Cliffs, Buddha Immutable, Fertile Triangle, Repa of Ngandzong, Compassionate One, Lama Buddha of the Three Ages, Khyungpo Josay, Marpa the Compassionate, Nub Khulung, Wheel of the Law, Compassionate Master New!
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- Tibet's Great Yogi Milarepa: A Biography from the Tibetan by Gtsan-Smyon He-Ru-Ka in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
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