ISBN 0.7914.1835.9
Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol
SUNY, 1994.
Paperback, 705 pages
Invaluable
This large and beautiful work contains not only the life story of a 19th century version of
Milarepa - combining wisdom and humor - but also very valuable appendices, including great maps
of Tibet, fantastic bibliographies, a detailed glossary and index.
Review: RCC
The Life of Shabkar has long been recognized by Tibetans as one of the master works of their religious heritage. Following his inspired youth and early training in his native province of Amdo under the guidance of several extraordinary Buddhist masters, Shabkar Tsodruk Rangdrol devoted himself to many years of meditation in solitary retreat. With determination and courage, he mastered the highest and most esoteric practices of the Tibetan tradition of the Great Perfection. He then wandered far and wide over the Himalayan region expressing his realization. His autobiography vividly reflects the values and visionary imagery of Tibetan Buddhism as well as the social and cultural life of early nineteenth century Tibet.
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