{"product_id":"guru-rinpoche-his-life-and-times-9781645473480","title":"Guru Rinpoche: His Life and Times","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe story of Guru Rinpoche's visit to Tibet and significant influence on its Buddhist history during the eighth and ninth centuries, recounted by four prominent Tibetan scholars.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book recounts Guru Rinpoche's historic visit to Tibet and explains his continuing significance to Buddhists. Through a series of historical texts written by prominent Tibetan Buddhist masters, this book recounts the life and legacy of Padmasambhava, The Lotus-Born, better known as Guru Rinpoche. Credited with transmitting Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century CE during the last century of the Tibetan Empire, Guru Rinpoche fostered radical changes to Tibet, marking historic transformations in the country's religious and political position. Having converted Tibet into a largely Buddhist society, Guru Rinpoche's influence remains a central force in Tibetan identity and practice today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuru Rinpoche\u003c\/i\u003e offers an account of his life through four distinct accounts, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA biography by Jamgon Kongtrul \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA biography by Dorje Tso from a revelation by Sera Khandro \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Indian version of his life by Tarnata \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe B?n version of his life by Jamyong Kyentse Wongpo \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, the book includes a selection of supplications and Buddhist poetry praising the Lotus-Born master, Guru Rinpoche.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Snow Lion Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/03\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781645473480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.10d","brand":"Ngawang Zangpo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44916274135221,"sku":"9781645473480","price":29.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_6e4b1889-5043-435f-9cca-e5524bc7a6b9.jpg?v=1734449725","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/guru-rinpoche-his-life-and-times-9781645473480","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}