Lady of the lotus-born : the life and enlightenment of Yeshe-Tsogyal ; a translation of the lute song of the Gandharvas ; a revelation in eight chapters of the secret history of the life and enlightenment of Yeshe Tsogyal, Queen of Tibet

Description 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. From Library Journal 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 NirmanakayaAan 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 hagiographyAChristian 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.AJames F. DeRoche, Alexandria, VA Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review "Clear and readable, Lady of the Lotus-Born will reward students and scholars."— Library Journal 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.

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.

library Journal

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

The first Tibetan ever to attain enlightenment was in all probability a Yeshe Tsogyal, closest disciple of Padmasambhava, the master who introduced the Buddhist teachings to Tibet in the eighth century. This book is not only her biography; it is a colorful and intriguing picture of Tibet at the beginning of the Buddhist eraa time of upheaval, when royal patronage was striving to foster the new teachings in the face of powerful opposition. It gives a kaleidoscopic picture of a vanished world, the heart of which is still alive today. It also presents an archetypal description of the teacher-disciple relationship, showing how Yeshe Tsogyal attained enlightenment in following the complete Buddhist path, including the Dzogchen teachings. Passages of profound teachings are offset by episodes of exploit and adventure, spiritual endeavor, court intrigue, and personal encounters. The dramatic story, full of beauty and song, is narrated largely in the first person and offers an intimate glimpse of Tsogyal's feelings, aspirations, hardships, and triumphs. Lady of the Lotus-Born is a terma, a Dharma treasure written and concealed for future generations by the accomplished masters Gyalwa Changchub and Namkhai Nyingpo, disciples of Padmasambhava and Yeshe Tsogyal. The first Tibetan ever to attain complete enlightenment was in all probability the woman Yeshe Tsogyal, closest disciple of Padmasambhava, the master who introduced the Buddhist teachings to Tibet in the eighth century. This book is not only a biography but an inspiring example of how Buddha's teaching may be practiced. Lady of the Lotus-Born is also a colorful and intriguing picture of Tibet at the beginning of the Buddhist era - a time of upheaval, when royal patronage was striving to foster the new teachings in the face of powerful opposition. Although a text of great antiquity, it nevertheless expresses a tradition that is still alive today and is an archetypal description of the teacher-disciple relationship. Yeshe Tsogyal follows the complete Buddhist path, including the Dzogchen teachings, and herself becomes a Guru of great power and wisdom. Namkhai Nyingpo And Gyalwa Changehub ; Discovered By Tertön Taksham Samten Lingpa ; Translated By The Padmakara Translation Group ; Foreword By Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche. A Translation Of The Lute Song Of The Gandharvas : A Revelation In Eight Chapters Of The Secret Histroy Of The Life And Enlightenment Of Yeshe Tsogyal, Queen Of Tibet. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. SHE WHO IS the mother of Buddhas, past, present, and to come, the nirmanakaya everywhere renowned as Yeshe Tsogyal, accumulated merit and purified defilements for numbered and unnumbered ages, sending forth great waves of goodness for all that lives.