Sodargye, Khenpo
The Golden Garuda: The Extraordinary Life of Modern-Day Mahasiddha Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche
- ISBN 13:
- 9781645473190
- author:
- Sodargye, Khenpo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Shambhala
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14.2 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Biography, Religious, Religion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
The Golden Garuda: A Biography of Modern-Day Mahasiddha Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche This moving biography brings to life the remarkable story of Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, one of the twentieth century's most influential Tibetan Buddhist teachers. Written by his devoted student Khenpo Sodargye, this book offers a profound and intimate portrait of a man who was instrumental in the flourishing of Buddhism during a pivotal period in modern Tibetan history. Through personal anecdotes, prophecies from great masters, and verse from Buddhist texts, Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche's legacy is revealed as that of a mythical "golden garuda". The narrative unfolds chronologically, taking readers on a journey through his early years, teaching trips, visionary experiences, and revelations. With elements of biography, travelogue, and magical tale, this life story contains adventure, suffering, and human connection. With 30 black-and-white historical photographs, this book is a testament to the enduring power of Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche's teachings and legacy.
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