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The Life of Milarepa

Penguin Random House

The Life of Milarepa is one of the most beloved stories of the Tibetan people and a great literary example of the contemplative life. This biography, 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.

By Tsangnyön Heruka

Translated by Andrew Quintman 

 

Published: Penguin Classics; 1 edition (August 31, 2010)

Format: SC, 432 pages

Dimensions: 5 x 7.75 x 0.5 inches

ISBN:   978-0143106227

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