| Timeless Rapture: Inspired Verse of the Shangpa Masters Contributor(s): Kongtrul, Jamgon (Author), Zangpo, Ngawang (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1559392045 ISBN-13: 9781559392044 Publisher: Snow Lion Publications OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2003 Annotation: This book is a compendium of such spontaneous verse such by Indian and Tibetan accomplished masters of tantric Buddhism, from the tenth century to the present day. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Tibetan - Religion | Eastern |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2003004314 |
| Series: Tsadra |
| Physical Information: 1.26" H x 6.9" W x 8.8" (1.50 lbs) 416 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Throughout history awakened ones have celebrated the rapture of mystical states with inspired verse sung extemporaneously. This book offers a rare glimpse into the mysticism of the Shangpa Kagyu lineage a tradition based mainly on the profound teaching of two women. This compendium of spontaneous verse sung by tantric Buddhist masters from the 10th century to the present includes translations as well as short descriptions of each poet's life and a historical overview of the lineage. |