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The Life of Milarepa [electronic resource]

Tsangnyön Heruka2010
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One of the most beloved stories of the Tibetan people and a great literary example of the contemplative life The Life of Milarepa , a biography and 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. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions a...
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[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin Classics, 2010
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1 online resource (1 text file) (304 pages)
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General/trade
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Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781101459041
Language:
English
BRN:
428515
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