The History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet
by Karma Thinley
49 Members (5.00)
On This Page
Description
The Karmapa is the spiritual leader of the Karma Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The present Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, is the sixteenth of the line which began with Dusum Khyenpa, the first Karmapa, in the twelfth century. Karma Thinley presents the biographies of all the Karmapas, based on his translations from numerous Tibetan sources. These biographies are not only histories of the training and teaching of these great teachers; they are also inspirational texts used to cultivate show more devotion in the practitioner. Accompanying the text are sixteen line drawings, based on the thangka paintings of the Karmapas at Rumtek monastery, the seat of the present Karmapa. show lessTags
Recommendations
Member Reviews
Members
- Recently Added By
Author Information
2 Works 50 Members
Karma Thinley, Rinpoche, born in East Tibet is a meditation master, artist, and scholar. He is the founder of the Kampo Gangra group of Buddhist centers in Canada, America, and Great Britain.
Classifications
Statistics
- Members
- 49
- Popularity
- 615,915
- Rating
- (5.00)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 2
