Atisa Dipamkara: Illuminator of the Awakened Mind (Lives of

Atisa Dipamkara: Illuminator of the Awakened Mind (Lives of the Masters)

The first-ever biography with selected writings of one of the greatest Indian Buddhist masters in history.

Few figures in the history of Buddhism in Tibet have had as far-reaching and profound an influence as the Indian scholar and adept AtiÅ›a DÄ«paá¹ƒkara (982â€“1054). Originally from Bengal, AtiÅ›a was a tantric Buddhist master during Vajrayana Buddhismâ€™s flowering in India and traveled extensively, eventually spending the remaining twelve years of his life revitalizing Buddhism in Tibet. Revered by all the schools of Tibetan Buddhism, AtiÅ›a and his students founded what came to be known as the Kadam school, whose teachings have influenced countless Buddhist masters. These teachings, cherished by all major traditions, are preserved by the Geluk in particular, the school of the Dalai Lamas.
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Although AtiÅ›a was an influential practitioner and scholar of Tantra, he is best known for introducing many of the core Mahayana teachings that are widely practiced throughout the Tibetan Buddhist world, including the Stages of the Path to Awakening and Mind Training (lojong), as well as having contributed to highly influential commentaries on Madhyamaka that synthesize various schools of thought. This succinct biography of AtiÅ›aâ€™s life, together with a collection of translations, represents for the first time the full range of AtiÅ›aâ€™s contribution to Buddhism. As the most comprehensive work available on this essential Buddhist figure, this book is an indispensable resource for scholars and Buddhist practitioners alike.
Country USA
Brand Shambhala Publications
Manufacturer Shambhala
Binding Paperback
Color Tan
ReleaseDate 2019-07-23
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781611806472

Country	USA
Brand	Shambhala Publications
Manufacturer	Shambhala
Binding	Paperback
Color	Tan
ReleaseDate	2019-07-23
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781611806472

Atisa Dipamkara: Illuminator of the Awakened Mind (Lives of the Masters)

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