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.
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Main title:
The Life of Milarepa [electronic resource] / Tsangnyön Heruka
Author:
Tsangnyön Heruka, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin Classics, 2010
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (304 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781101459041
Language:
English
BRN:
428515
Electronic access:
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |