ISBN : 1931571228
EAN : 9781931571227
Cover : Paperback
Pages : 116
Size : 216 x 140mm
Publisher : Namo Buddha Publications
Published : 2011
Category : Biography
Category 2 : Tibetan Buddhism: Kagyu
Synopsis:
New edition. Milarepa, Tibet`s greatest saint, had two main disciples: Gampopa, who established the monastic foundation of the Kagyu tradition and Rechungpa, who traveled to India and brought back the profound teachings which were absorbed into the Kagyu lineages.
Rechungpa`s biography stands out because of the unorthodox unfolding of his realization. His pride and arrogance caused him to go against Milarepa`s advice three times, putting his practice at risk. Even with this obstacle, however, his undying devotion to Milarepa served as the cause for his eventual enlightenment and achievement of the rainbow body at his death. Due to Rechungpa`s great efforts the Kagyu lineage is now blessed with the Red Chenrezig practice which is central to the Karmapas; and the practices of Vajrapani, Amitayus, and especially the complete Chakrasamvara practice, all of which he brought back from India.
Based on the Mirror Illuminating the Path to Liberation, a commentary by Thrangu Rinpoche and translated by Peter Roberts.
