Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal
Through the life of one of the great masters of Buddhist thought past, Matteo Pistono powerfully shows a route for all people to live in harmony and with unbelievable powers

Nineteenth-century Tibetan mystic Tertön Sogyal was a visionary, whose mastery of meditation led him to be a revered teacher to the Thirteenth Dalai Lama. Known for his deep spiritual insights and service to the nation of Tibet, Tertön Sogyal’s ability to harness the power of the mind was born of both his profound understanding of the Buddha’s teachings and the unique experiences he had while striving for peace against tremendous odds. His life is an example of courage and diligence appreciated by spiritual practitioners of all traditions; and his practical instructions on meditation and opening one’s heart—amid conflict, uncertainty, and change—are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime.

Fearless in Tibet, the first comprehensive work in English on Tertön Sogyal, captures the essence of his teachings, visions, and spiritual realizations, as well as the challenges he faced during his early yogic training and his efforts to promote harmony between Tibet and China.

Combining riveting storytelling and Tertön Sogyal’s profound instructions, Matteo Pistono takes you on a journey through a mystical past that reveals practical inner guidance for today’s challenges. You will see the power of transforming negativity into opportunity, letting go of attachments, becoming mindfully present, and embracing impermanence. This intricate tapestry of intrigue and spirituality will infuse your path with timeless wisdom and inspiration.
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Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal
Through the life of one of the great masters of Buddhist thought past, Matteo Pistono powerfully shows a route for all people to live in harmony and with unbelievable powers

Nineteenth-century Tibetan mystic Tertön Sogyal was a visionary, whose mastery of meditation led him to be a revered teacher to the Thirteenth Dalai Lama. Known for his deep spiritual insights and service to the nation of Tibet, Tertön Sogyal’s ability to harness the power of the mind was born of both his profound understanding of the Buddha’s teachings and the unique experiences he had while striving for peace against tremendous odds. His life is an example of courage and diligence appreciated by spiritual practitioners of all traditions; and his practical instructions on meditation and opening one’s heart—amid conflict, uncertainty, and change—are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime.

Fearless in Tibet, the first comprehensive work in English on Tertön Sogyal, captures the essence of his teachings, visions, and spiritual realizations, as well as the challenges he faced during his early yogic training and his efforts to promote harmony between Tibet and China.

Combining riveting storytelling and Tertön Sogyal’s profound instructions, Matteo Pistono takes you on a journey through a mystical past that reveals practical inner guidance for today’s challenges. You will see the power of transforming negativity into opportunity, letting go of attachments, becoming mindfully present, and embracing impermanence. This intricate tapestry of intrigue and spirituality will infuse your path with timeless wisdom and inspiration.
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Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal

Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal

by Matteo Pistono
Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal

Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal

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Through the life of one of the great masters of Buddhist thought past, Matteo Pistono powerfully shows a route for all people to live in harmony and with unbelievable powers

Nineteenth-century Tibetan mystic Tertön Sogyal was a visionary, whose mastery of meditation led him to be a revered teacher to the Thirteenth Dalai Lama. Known for his deep spiritual insights and service to the nation of Tibet, Tertön Sogyal’s ability to harness the power of the mind was born of both his profound understanding of the Buddha’s teachings and the unique experiences he had while striving for peace against tremendous odds. His life is an example of courage and diligence appreciated by spiritual practitioners of all traditions; and his practical instructions on meditation and opening one’s heart—amid conflict, uncertainty, and change—are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime.

Fearless in Tibet, the first comprehensive work in English on Tertön Sogyal, captures the essence of his teachings, visions, and spiritual realizations, as well as the challenges he faced during his early yogic training and his efforts to promote harmony between Tibet and China.

Combining riveting storytelling and Tertön Sogyal’s profound instructions, Matteo Pistono takes you on a journey through a mystical past that reveals practical inner guidance for today’s challenges. You will see the power of transforming negativity into opportunity, letting go of attachments, becoming mindfully present, and embracing impermanence. This intricate tapestry of intrigue and spirituality will infuse your path with timeless wisdom and inspiration.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781401941475
Publisher: Hay House Inc.
Publication date: 05/27/2014
Sold by: Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format: eBook
Pages: 240
File size: 6 MB

About the Author

Matteo Pistono is a writer, photographer, practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism, and author of In the Shadow of the Buddha. Pistono’s images and writings about Tibetan and Himalayan cultural, political, and spiritual landscapes have appeared in the Washington Post, BBC’s In-Pictures, Men’s Journal, Kyoto Journal, and HIMAL South Asia. Pistono lived and traveled throughout the Himalayas for a decade, bringing to the West graphic accounts and photos of China’s human rights abuses in Tibet. He is the founder of Nekorpa (www.nekorpa.org), a non-profit foundation working to protect sacred pilgrimage sites around the world, and he sits on the Executive Council of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, Rigpa Fellowship, and the Conservancy for Tibetan Art and Culture. See www.matteopistono.com.

Table of Contents

Foreword Sogyal Rinpoche ix

Author's Note xv

Map xx

Preface xxiii

Chapter 1 Born into a Rough Region 1

Chapter 2 Padmasambhava and Dorje Dudjom 7

Chapter 3 Scolding from the Protectress 15

Chapter 4 The Buddha from Nyarong 27

Chapter 5 Training with the Masters 47

Chapter 6 A Treasure Revealer's Career Unfolds 71

Chapter 7 Finding His Spiritual Consort 81

Chapter 8 Official Summons from the Dalai Lama 87

Chapter 9 Discovering the Wish-Fulfilling jewel Guru Statue 105

Chapter 10 The Guru Returns to Lhasa 113

Chapter 11 The Razor of the Innermost Essence 121

Chapter 12 The Dark Forces Coalesce 129

Chapter 13 Sorcerer's Assassination Attempt on the Dalai Lama 141

Chapter 14 Overcoming Obstacles 151

Chapter 15 Never Give Up 161

Chapter 16 Hidden Valleys 169

Chapter 17 Challenging the Demons 179

Chapter 18 Capturing the Life-Force 189

Chapter 19 The Source of Blessing 201

Chapter 20 Liberating a Single Thought 211

Chapter 21 Creating Peace between Tibet and China 223

Chapter 22 Resting Inseparably in the Guru's Wisdom Mind 235

Chapter 23 The Nyarong Lama's Last Encampment 243

Chapter 24 Continuation of Blessing 251

In Gratitude 263

Dramatis Fersonae 267

Notes 273

Glossary 311

References 321

Interviews & Teachings 331

Index 333

Photo Credits 349

About the Author 351

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