Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal
Tertön Sogyal was a 19th century visionary saint whose mastery of meditation led him to become the revered teacher to the 13th 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 his own profound understanding of the Buddha's teachings while engaging in the world. Tertön Sogyal's life of striving for perfection against great odds is an example of courageous diligence appreciated by spiritual practitioners of all traditions. And his practical instructions on meditation and opening one's heart in devotion are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime. In Fearless in Tibet, Matteo Pistono shares Tertön Sogyal's essential teachings and life story; from the challenges Tertön Sogyal faced during his early yogic training, to exploring the mystic's inner world of visions and spiritual revelations, to how he worked to bring peace and harmony in Tibet and China. Fearless in Tibet is a journey where the readers will gain their own insight for today's challenges: transforming negativity into opportunity magnetizing auspiciousness by letting go of attachments resting in awareness of the present moment enriching life by embracing impermanence finding refuge in meditation recognizing the awakened state is already present within Combining riveting storytelling with Tertön Sogyal's profound spiritual instructions, Fearless in Tibet will infuse the reader's spiritual path with wisdom and inspiration, as if the mystical yogi himself were present.
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Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal
Tertön Sogyal was a 19th century visionary saint whose mastery of meditation led him to become the revered teacher to the 13th 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 his own profound understanding of the Buddha's teachings while engaging in the world. Tertön Sogyal's life of striving for perfection against great odds is an example of courageous diligence appreciated by spiritual practitioners of all traditions. And his practical instructions on meditation and opening one's heart in devotion are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime. In Fearless in Tibet, Matteo Pistono shares Tertön Sogyal's essential teachings and life story; from the challenges Tertön Sogyal faced during his early yogic training, to exploring the mystic's inner world of visions and spiritual revelations, to how he worked to bring peace and harmony in Tibet and China. Fearless in Tibet is a journey where the readers will gain their own insight for today's challenges: transforming negativity into opportunity magnetizing auspiciousness by letting go of attachments resting in awareness of the present moment enriching life by embracing impermanence finding refuge in meditation recognizing the awakened state is already present within Combining riveting storytelling with Tertön Sogyal's profound spiritual instructions, Fearless in Tibet will infuse the reader's spiritual path with wisdom and inspiration, as if the mystical yogi himself were present.
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Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal

Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal

Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal

Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal

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Tertön Sogyal was a 19th century visionary saint whose mastery of meditation led him to become the revered teacher to the 13th 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 his own profound understanding of the Buddha's teachings while engaging in the world. Tertön Sogyal's life of striving for perfection against great odds is an example of courageous diligence appreciated by spiritual practitioners of all traditions. And his practical instructions on meditation and opening one's heart in devotion are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime. In Fearless in Tibet, Matteo Pistono shares Tertön Sogyal's essential teachings and life story; from the challenges Tertön Sogyal faced during his early yogic training, to exploring the mystic's inner world of visions and spiritual revelations, to how he worked to bring peace and harmony in Tibet and China. Fearless in Tibet is a journey where the readers will gain their own insight for today's challenges: transforming negativity into opportunity magnetizing auspiciousness by letting go of attachments resting in awareness of the present moment enriching life by embracing impermanence finding refuge in meditation recognizing the awakened state is already present within Combining riveting storytelling with Tertön Sogyal's profound spiritual instructions, Fearless in Tibet will infuse the reader's spiritual path with wisdom and inspiration, as if the mystical yogi himself were present.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781401941468
Publisher: Hay House, Inc.
Publication date: 05/27/2014
Pages: 351
Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

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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