This book traces the lifestory of Rechungpa (1084-1161) - the student of the famous teacher Milarepa - using rare and little-known manuscripts; and discovers how the image of both Milarepa and Rechungpa underwent fundamental transformations over a period of over three centuries. Peter Alan Roberts compares significant episodes in the life of Rechungpa as portrayed in a succession of texts; and thus demonstrates the evolution of Rechungpa’s biography. This is the first survey of the surviving literature which includes a detailed analysis of their dates; authorship and interrelationships. It shows how Rechungpa was increasingly portrayed as a rebellious; volatile and difficult pupil; as a lineage from a fellow-pupil prospered to become dominant in Tibet. Written in a style that makes it accessible to broad readership; Roberts' book will be of great value to anyone with an interest in the fields of Tibetan literature; history or religion.
#4067196 in Books Routledge 2012-07-13 2012-07-13Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.21 x .64 x 6.14l; .0 #File Name: 0415648319288 pages
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