The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane (Paperback)

by Surya Das (Author)
Key Phrases: dakini paradise, treasure master, intrinsic awareness, Patrul Rinpoche, Dodrup Chen, Doe Khyentse (more...)

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Product Description

The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane brings together more than 150 authentic Buddhist teaching tales from the Hidden Kingdom of Tibet -- most never before translated into English. These captivating stories, legends and yarns -- passed orally from teacher to student -- capture the vibrant wisdom of an ancient and still-living oral tradition. Magical, whimsical, witty and ribald, this remarkable book unfolds a luminous vision of a universe where basic goodness, harmany, and hope prevails.

About the Author
Lama Surya Das, author of the bestsellers Awakening the buddha Within and Awakening to the Sacred, is the most highly trained American lama in the Buddhist tradition. He has spent years studying with the great Tibetan teachers, including the Dalai Lama.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne (December 4, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062508490
• ISBN-13: 978-0062508492
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #112,011 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful, fun-filled, light hearted look at enlightenment, November 4, 1998

By A Customer

The tales of wild crazy masters,and ordinary people on their journey of self-discovery will inspire and amaze you. Hearing about others whose journey's have been successful (in their own ways) renews one's own spiritual quest and helps you to realize that you are not alone, that life is a wonderful mystery, and although it can seem unfair, it can't hinder you if you never take anthing to heart, since it's all transient anyway!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite bedside book, May 14, 2007

By	W. Lee - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a compilation of Tibetan and Buddhist tales, similar in a way to Zen Flesh Zen Bones (which I also love). The difference is the language is much simpler, smoother, and accessible. Who would have thought Buddhism could be so funny at times? It's a great way to get into the spirit of things, without laboring over it. I just love this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tibetian mini tales, January 15, 2007

By	Entertainment Enlightenment - See all my reviews

This book is a compilation of spiritual short stories from Tibet. The typical story is only a page or two, so not much depth is possible in any given story. A full range of subjects within Buddism are presented, including spiritual, inspirational, enlightening, insightful, fictional, non-fictional, humorous, and sad. I enjoyed the vast majority of the stories to some degree.

In addition to the spiritual value of the book, it is also rich with the culture of Tibet.

My only problem with the book was that by and large the stories were unrelated in terms of plot and characters. Finishing one story did not leave me wanting to read "just one more" before putting it down.

With that in mind, this book would be perfect as a "bathroom reader".

Entertainment: 3.5 stars
Enlightenment: 4.5 stars
Overall: 4 stars