The life of Gampopa : the incomparable Dharma lord of Tibet /

Stewart, Jampa Mackenzie.

The life of Gampopa : the incomparable Dharma lord of Tibet / Jampa Mackenzie Stewart - New York : Snow Lion Publications, 1995. - 192 p. :

Includes bibliographical references and index.


Here is the first complete life story of Gampopa, foremost disciple of Milarepa and a forefather of the Kagyu lineages. Compiled from numerous Tibetan biographies, this rendition highlights the details of Gampopa's meditative experiences and presents direct insights into the practices and realization of Mahamudra. A history of the Kagyu order by Lobsang P. Lhalungpa augments Gampopa's biography, illustrating this revered teacher's central role in the development of the Tibetan Kagyu lineages. A concluding essay on Mahamudra introduces Vajrayana Buddhism to beginners, while simultaneously supporting advanced practitioners with fresh insights."--BOOK JACKE

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Tibet Autonomous Region --China.--Biography

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