The Life of Gampopa
by Jampa Mackenzie Stewart
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$15.95, plus shipping
Here is the first complete life story of Gampopa,
foremost disciple of Milarepa and a forefather of the Kagyu
lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. Compiled from numerous Tibetan
biographies, this comprehensive and inspiring rendition highlights
the extraordinary details of Gampopla's meditative experiences
and presents direct insights into the practices and realization
of Mahamudra.
A history of the Kagyu order by Lobsang P. Lhalungpa
augments Gampopa's biography, illustrating this revered teacher's
central role in the development of Tibetan Buddhism. A concluding
essay on Mahamudra introduces Vajrayana Buddhism to beginners,
while simultaneously supporting advanced practitioners with
fresh insights.
"Jampa Stewart's biography of the remarkable
being most responsible for the rapid growth of his guru Milarepa's
glorious Kagyu tradition is both informative and inspiring,
and will be a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested
in the profound ways in which the spiritual realizations of
a single individual can impact the lives of countless beings
in many different cultures over the centuries. Highly recommend
it."
--Jonathan Landaw
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