The Clear Mirror
A Traditional Account of Tibet's Golden Age
$51.99
- Paperback
344 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2013
Summary
A rich blend of history, legend, poetry, adventure, and romance, The Clear Mirror is a treasure-trove of traditional Tibetan narrative and folk wisdom. It presents in full the often-cited but elusive accounts of the origins of the Tibetan people, the coming of the Dharma to Tibet, and the appearance of Avalokiteshvara as the patron deity of Tibet. The text treats the era during which Buddhism came to Tibet, Lhasa became the capital, and the Jokhang and Ramoche temples were founded. Written to inform and entertain, the book has a pre-eminent position in Tibetan society.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781559390484 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1559390484 |
| Author: | Sakyapa Sonam Gyaltsen, McComas Taylor, Lama Choedak Yuthok |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Snow Lion Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 344 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2013 |
| Weight: | 459g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 152mm x 229mm |
Sakyapa Sonam Gyaltsen
Sakyapa Sonam Gyaltsen (1312-1375) was born into the powerful Khon family, which held significant influence over much of Tibet. He became a revered teacher and mentor to many prominent masters across all traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. His enduring legacy is marked by widespread reverence for his profound scholarship and spiritual sanctity.
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