Lady of the Lotus-Born: The Life and Enlightenment of Yeshe Tsogyal

by Gyalwa Changchub, Namkhai Nyingpo, Padmakara Translation Group (Translator), Yeshe Tsogyal

Overview

The first Tibetan to attain complete enlightenment was in all probability the woman Yeshe Tsogyal, the closest disciple of Padmasambhava, the master who brought Buddhism to Tibet in the eighth century. This classical text is not only a biography but also an inspiring example of how the Buddha's teaching can be put into practice. Lady of the Lotus-Born interweaves profound Buddhist teachings with a colorful narrative that includes episodes of adventure, court intrigue, and personal searching. The book will appeal to students of Tibetan Buddhism and readers interested in the role of women in Buddhism and world religions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570625442
Publisher:	Shambhala
Publication date:	02/12/2002
Series:	Life and Enlightenment of Yeshe Tsogyal
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.78(d)

About the Author

The Padmakara Translation Group, based in France, has a distinguished reputation for all its translations of Tibetan texts and teachings. Its work has been published in several languages and is renowned for its clear and accurate literary style.

Editorial Reviews

"Clear and readable, Lady of the Lotus-Born will reward students and scholars."— Library Journal

From the Publisher

In the eighth century, the Indian master Padmasambhava (known as the "Lotus-Born" Guru) introduced Buddhism into Tibet. One of his first disciples, and the closest to him personally, was Yeshe Tsogyal, greatly revered by Tibetans as a Nirmanakaya--an enlightened soul who returns to human life to lead others in the way of enlightenment. This is her biography, written by two of her disciples, an ancient text in a genre called namthar, a "tale of liberation." The most similar genre in the West is early hagiography--Christian saints' lives as written by their disciples, full of effusive praise, virtuous deeds, and miracles. The Padmakara Translation Group specializes in translating important Tibetan texts into European languages. They have included an informative introduction, notes, and glossary. Though the translation is clear and readable, Lady of the Lotus-Born will reward students and scholars rather than the casual browser. Recommended for academic libraries.--James F. DeRoche, Alexandria, VA

Library Journal