{"product_id":"the-magical-life-of-the-lotus-born-hardcover","title":"The Magical Life of the Lotus-Born - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSherab Chodzin Kohn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThinley Dorji\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eDzongsar Jamyang Khyentse\u003c\/b\u003e (Afterword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore a fresh telling of the inspiring, mysterious, and magical life of the great master Padmasambhava--the Lotus-Born--who planted the seed of Buddhism in Tibet that is still blossoming today, beautifully illustrated for ages 10+.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Lotus-Born is one of the most iconic and important figures in Tibetan history. Here, his magical life story is outlined in colorful and captivating detail, offering young readers a rare glimpse into his fierce adventures and battles that transformed Tibet, a land of malevolent spirits and wild folk, into a fertile ground for Buddhism. The rich and vibrant spiritual tradition that resulted in Tibet has thrived for over one thousand years. This timeless tale is sure to capture the imagination of future generations, just as the oral, theatrical, and written accounts of it have in the Himalayas for centuries.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSHERAB CHﾖDZIN KOHN taught Buddhism and meditation for more than thirty years, and he edited a number of the books of his teacher, the Tibetan meditation master Chyam Trungpa. Coeditor of the bestselling anthology \u003ci\u003eThe Buddha and His Teachings\u003c\/i\u003e, he also published numerous translations, including an acclaimed version of Hermann Hesse's \u003ci\u003eSiddhartha\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTHINLEY DORJI is a traditionally trained thangka painter based in Paro, Bhutan, who specializes in Buddhist temple art. His stunning work can be found in many hotels and temples throughout Bhutan.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.6 x 7.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764991099168,"sku":"9781611807851","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b9f9240a2f393c99893518efccd39bdb.webp?v=1780259715","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-magical-life-of-the-lotus-born-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}