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The Life of Marpa the Translator
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Description
As a youth, Marpa was inspired to travel to India to study the Buddhist teachings, for at that time in Tibet, Buddhism has waned considerably through ruthless suppression by an evil king. The author paints a vivid picture of Marpa's three journeys to India: precarious mountain passes, desolate plains teeming with bandits, greedy customs-tax collectors. Marpa endured many hardships, but nothing to compare with the trials that ensued with his guru Nâropa and other teachers. Yet Marpa succeeded in mastering the tantric teachings, translating and bringing them to Tibet, and establishing the Practice Lineage of the Kagyüs, which continues to this day.
Product details
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Edition:
- 1
- Number of Pages:
- 322
- Release Date:
- 1995-06-18
- Publication Date:
- 1995-06-18
- Publisher:
- Shambhala
- Languages:
- Original: English
- ISBN10:
- 1570620873
- ISBN13:
- 9781570620874
- Weight:
- 456 g
- Height:
- 140 cm
- Width:
- 216 cm
- Thickness:
- 20 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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