{"product_id":"guru-rinpoche-isbn-9781645473480","title":"Guru Rinpoche","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe story of Guru Rinpoche’s visit to Tibet and significant influence  on its Buddhist history during the eighth and ninth centuries,  recounted by four prominent Tibetan scholars.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book recounts Guru Rinpoche’s historic visit to Tibet and explains his continuing significance to Buddhists. Through a series of historical texts written by prominent Tibetan Buddhist masters, this book recounts the life and legacy of Padmasambhava, The Lotus-Born, better known as Guru Rinpoche. Credited with transmitting Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century CE during the last century of the Tibetan Empire, Guru Rinpoche fostered radical changes to Tibet, marking historic transformations in the country’s religious and political position. Having converted Tibet into a largely Buddhist society, Guru Rinpoche’s influence remains a central force in Tibetan identity and practice today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuru Rinpoche\u003c\/i\u003e offers an account of his life through four distinct accounts, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA biography by Jamgon Kongtrul \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA biography by Dorje Tso from a revelation by Sera Khandro \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Indian version of his life by Tarnata \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bön version of his life by Jamyong Kyentse Wongpo \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, the book includes a selection of supplications and Buddhist poetry praising the Lotus-Born master, Guru Rinpoche.“The presence of Guru Rinpoché, a figure so important to Tibetan Buddhists he is called simply ‘The Precious Master,’ can be felt still in each of these liberating stories translated here. Read side-by-side, they reveal an even wider picture, deftly highlighted by Ngawang Zangpo’s introduction of how history and culture interact with the inner spirituality that is beyond time and place.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eSarah Harding\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eCreation and Completion\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “With a thought-provoking introduction and stimulating cultural, religious, and literary insights, this new work will certainly be enjoyed by everyone interested in the vast spiritual legacy of the ‘Second Buddha’ in Tibet.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eCyrus Stearns\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Buddha from Dölpo\u003c\/i\u003eNgawang Zangpo (Hugh Leslie Thompson) completed two three-year retreats under the direction of the late Kalu Rinpoche. He is presently working on a number of translation projects under the direction of Chadral Rinpoche and Lama Tharchin Rinpoche. He has also contributed to Kalu Rinpoche's translation group's books \u003ci\u003eMyriad Worlds \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBuddhist Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Snow Lion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300090761445,"sku":"NP9781645473480","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781645473480.jpg?v=1767728587","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/guru-rinpoche-isbn-9781645473480","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}