The Life of Milarepa

The Life of Milarepa is the most beloved story of the Tibetan people amd one of the greatest source books for the contemplative life in all world literature. This biography, a true folk tale from a culture in crisis, can be read on several levels: a personal and moving introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, and a profoundly detailed guidebook in the search for consciousness. It presents the quest for spiritual perfection, tracing the path of a great sinner who became a great saint. It is also a powerful and graphic folk tale, full of magic, disaster, feuds, deceptions, and humor.