Enlightened Vagabond: The Life and Teachings of Patrul Rinpoche
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (723 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073SCYDTD |
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| Number of Pages | : | 116 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The life and teachings of the wandering yogi Patrul Rinpoche - a highly revered Buddhist master and scholar of 19th-century Tibet - come alive in true stories gathered and translated by the French Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard over more than 30 years, based on the oral accounts of great contemporary teachers as well as written sources. Colorful stories about and profound teachings of Patrul Rinpoche, one of the most impactful teachers and thinkers in the Tibetan tradition from the 19th century. Patrul's life story reveals the nature of a highly realized being as he transmits the Dharma in everything he does, teaching both simple nomads and great lamas in ways that are often unconventional and even humorous, but always with uncompromising authenticity.
yogi snale said beautifully done. This is a beautifully done book. It has all the helpful information needed to understand the context of numerous stories about the great master Patrul Rinpoche. There are three forewords including one by the Dalai Lama. There is an index which might not be expected in a book of this sort. There are brief biographical sketches of masters and deciples of Patrul Rinpoche as wel