{"product_id":"the-life-and-visions-of-yeshe-tsogyal-the-autobiography-of-the-great-wisdom-queen-paperback","title":"The Life and Visions of Yeshé Tsogyal: The Autobiography of the Great Wisdom Queen - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTerton Drime Kunga\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChonyi Drolma\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eDzongsar Jamyang Khyentse\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis stunning biography reveals the heroic life of Yeshé Tsogyal--the mother of Buddhism in Tibet and a powerful female role model for spiritual accomplishment and perfection\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This secret life story of Yeshé Tsogyal presents a valuable and unique perspective that is quite a departure from any other account of this remarkable woman. Described as a \"secret life story,\" its many layers include an outer account--detailing her birth, family, and societal constraints--an inner account that begins as she meets and escapes captivity with Guru Rinpoché, and a secret account as she enters twelve years of retreat at Chimpu only to miraculously journey to Oddiyana. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The role of women and womanhood is notable throughout her life story. Her desire for independence is at odds with her desirability as a woman, leading to numerous tragic incidents early in life. Finally meeting Guru Rinpoché, she decries her status as a woman. This sort of gendered humility, a recurring theme, is juxtaposed with her assertion that despite being a woman, and low-born (\u003ci\u003eskye ba dman\u003c\/i\u003e), she has a high regard for herself anyway. It is a magical woman who guides her to Oddiyana, and her travels there are filled with primarily female companions. In the end, she remains Guru Rinpoché's primary disciple and doctrinal custodian. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Her experiences, while perhaps intense and fantastical, include the same elements of challenge, learning, and progress that all practitioners must experience. During her adventures in Oddiyana, Yeshé Tsogyal receives the same core teachings on faith, impermanence, and fortitude that are essential for anyone following this spiritual path. This accomplished translation is enriched by the refreshing insights of six contemporary scholars and teachers of Tibetan Buddhism, making this invaluable guide to the life of Yeshé Tsogyal a treasure for practitioners, scholars, and anyone intent on the possibility of awakening.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDRIMÉ KUNGA was a fourteenth-century mystic who had a revelation and vision of this biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770712654112,"sku":"9781611804348","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/da81c80d83ca1b84dededba6ceeb01fd.webp?v=1780377470","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-life-and-visions-of-yeshe-tsogyal-the-autobiography-of-the-great-wisdom-queen-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}