Mother of Knowledge: The Enlightenment of Ye-shes mTsho-rgyal (Buddhism) - Softcover

Tulku, Tarthang; Wilhelms, J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0913546917 ISBN 13: 9780913546918

Publisher: Dharma Publishing, 1983

Synopsis

This biography of Yeshe Tsogyal, the closest disciple of Padmasambhava, is written by one of her fellow disciples. The book tells the dramatic story of her flight from home, her life as a queen of Tibet, the stages of her spiritual training, and her enlightened accomplishments. The most important woman in the Nyingma lineage, she received all of Padmasambhava's teachings and was instrumental in transmitting them to future generations. This text demonstrates the qualities and attitudes essential for the pursuit of the Vajrayana. A rediscovered Terma text. Adopted for courses at five universities. Includes full color thankas, line drawings, map, and glossary.

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Language Notes:

Text: English, Tibetan (translation)

About this edition

• Publisher: Dharma Publishing
• Publication date: 1983
• ISBN 10: 0913546917
• ISBN 13: 9780913546918
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 271