Overview
Padmasambhava is a Sanskrit word that literally translates as One Born from a Lotus. An eighth-century Indian Buddhist master, Padmasambhava is widely venerated as a second Buddha across Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and the Himalayan states of India. It is because of him that Tibet gave up her imperialistic attitude and embraced the teachings of the Buddha. The heritage of the Vajrayana Buddhists all over the world can be traced to this one man from India. Due to his immense compassion and kindness towards sentient beings of this age, he is affectionately referred to as Guru Rinpoche the Precious Teacher. This simple yet deeply illuminating book, written by a master himself and adorned with beautiful and rare illustrations, is a great example of Indias timeless Buddhist heritage.
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Author: Neten Chokling Rinpoche
Publisher: Wisdom Tree
Imprint: Wisdom Tree
Weight: 0.496kg
ISBN: 9788183284653
ISBN 10: 8183284655
Pages: 84
Publication Date: 11 May 2021
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
This is essential reading for anyone who wishes to learn more about one of the most important figures in the transmission of India's great Buddhist heritage, and the powerful legacy that he left for these troubled times. -- Sogyal Rinpoche This first hagiography of the Great Indian Pandit ever written in English by an authentic Tibetan master who has been immersed throughout his life in the original sources and has combined them in a beautiful manner is a must read. -- Matthieu Ricard ...essential reading on an important figure in the transmission of India's great Buddhist heritage... -- Sogyal Rinpoche ... an essential figure in the transmission of India's great Buddhist heritage... -- Sogyal Rinpoche
Author Information
"""Born in Bhutan, Neten Chokling was brought down to India at the age of four at his predecessor's monastery in Himachal Pradesh. He was recognized by the sixteenth Karmapa as well as Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche as being the reincarnation of Neten Chokling Pema Gyurme. The fourteenth Karmapa named him Gyurme Dorje. Neten Chokling and Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche are the reincarnations of the nineteenth-century master Chokgyur Lingpa. This lineage traces back to Trisong Detsen, the Tibetan king who invited Padmasambhava to Tibet. He acted in Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche's films 'The Cup' (1999) and Travelers and Magicians (2003). In 2006, he directed his own first film, MilarepaMagician, Murderer, Saint. The film portrays the early life of Thopaga, the young Milarepa, before he encounters the spiritual path. Neten Chokling also made Brilliant Moon, a documentary on the life of his teacher, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. He is currently in the midst of a production on Padmasambhava."""
