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The Epic Of Gesar Of Ling
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language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2015-05-05
The Epic Of Gesar Of Ling written by and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-05 with Religion categories.
The first and only English translation of the centuries-old Tibetan spiritual allegory of King Gesar, a tale on a par with The Arabian Nights or the King Arthur stories. For hundreds of years, versions of the Gesar of Ling epic have been sung by bards in Tibet, China, Central Asia, and across the eastern Silk Route. King Gesar, renowned throughout these areas, represents the ideal warrior. As a leader with his people's loyalty and trust, he conquers all their enemies and protects the peace. The example of King Gesar is also understood as a spiritual teaching. The "enemies" in the stories represent the emotional and psychological challenges that turn people toward greed, aggression, and envy and away from the true teachings of Buddhism. The epic of Gesar is the longest single piece of literature in the world canon, encompassing some 120 volumes; here the first three volumes are translated, telling of Gesar's birth, his mischievous childhood and his youth spent in exile, and his rivalry for the throne with his treacherous uncle.
Crossings On A Bridge Of Light
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Author : Douglas J. Penick
language : en
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
Release Date : 2009-09
Crossings On A Bridge Of Light written by Douglas J. Penick and has been published by Hillcrest Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09 with Epic poetry, Tibetan categories.
Crossings On A Bridge of Light is the first English rendition of a vibrant and pivotal episode in the Gesar of Ling epic. In this story, Gesar, King of Ling, moves between life and death to free his mother from the bonds of hell. He traverses the six realms of being and passes through the five traditional states (bardos). His journey reaches its apex in four visions of the enlightened rulers of the Kingdom of Shambhala. Gesar's inner journey, his encounters with a panoply of beings embodying the spontaneous presence of the awakened state, enable him to heal the doubts and divisions that have come to threaten his kingdom. This tale of how the vision of an enlightened society can be realized on this earth has inspired people for many centuries; it is equally powerful today. The miraculous images of King Gesar dance so vividly on the pages of 'Crossings On A Bridge of Light' it's as if they were alive. It's beautiful! -The Ven. Tulku Thondup, translator of many important Nyingma texts, author of Healing Power of Mind, Boundless Healing, and Peaceful Death, Joyful Rebirth 'Crossings On A Bridge of Life' is a treasure, a work of true inspiration. It demonstrates that the tradition of Gesar and his significance is not lost, and that singers may appear in any land or time. In relating Gesar's quest to liberate his mother from hell, it vividly brings to life the Buddhist teachings on the six realms, the cycle of bardos, the pure lands of the five transcendent Buddhas, and the inseparability of existence and awakening. The poetry of its language deeply touches the heart with compassion and opens the mind to the ever-present reality of the awakened state. -Dr. Francesca Fremantle, translator (with Chogyam Trungpa, Rinpoche) of The Tibetan Book of the Dead and author of Luminous Emptiness
The Many Faces Of King Gesar
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Author : Matthew T. Kapstein
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2022-01-31
The Many Faces Of King Gesar written by Matthew T. Kapstein and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-31 with Literary Criticism categories.
The Tibetan Gesar epic has known countless retellings, translations, and academic studies. The Many Faces of Ling Gesar, presents its historical, cultural, and literary aspects for the first time in a single volume for both general readers and specialists.
Gesar
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Author : Jamgon Mipham
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2023-08-29
Gesar written by Jamgon Mipham and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-29 with Religion categories.
A selection of 52 short prayers and practices devoted to Tibet’s cultural hero Gesar of Ling as an enlightened tantric deity to generate positive circumstances and increase one’s experiences and realization in Buddhist practice. Gesar of Ling is widely known as the hero of Tibet’s national oral epic, considered the longest epic in the world. But he is also the focus of Buddhist practices in which his enlightened form, known as King Gesar the Jewel, becomes one of the numerous spiritual methods offered by Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism to progress toward buddhahood. This work contains the complete selection of practice texts compiled by the early modern Tibetan polymath Jamgon Mipham and included in his Collected Works. Gesar personifies the ideal of the spiritual warrior, who tames negative forces which obstruct the Buddhist path. The practices presented here detail poetic imagery of offerings and their recipients, including Gesar, his court, and the spirits who dwell in his personal belongings. Vajrayana practices such as these are considered mind treasures, meaning rather than being composed, they appeared fully formed as a transmission with the mind of a Vajrayana master. The practices in this book are meant to be done only by those who have received Gesar Dorje Tsegyal empowerment or “entrustment with his life force,” the reading transmission of the practice, and the associated instructions from a qualified master.
The Taming Of The Demons
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language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2021-08-03
The Taming Of The Demons written by and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-03 with Religion categories.
A newly translated volume of the centuries-old spiritual epic of King Gesar. For centuries, the epic tale of Gesar of Ling has been told across Asia. This epic is a living oral tradition, performed widely by singers and bards and beloved especially in Tibet. Considered the longest single piece of literature in the world canon, the epic of Gesar chronicles the legend of King Gesar of Ling, a heroic figure known for his fearless leadership. The epic encompasses some 120 volumes and nearly 20 million words, and there are numerous versions across cultures. This book is the first English translation of the fourth volume of this sweeping literary work, with stories from after Gesar's coronation to the throne of Ling. This volume focuses on battles won and strategies applied, as the warrior-king Gesar fended off demons and liberated his foes. Though largely a violent account focused on his superhuman prowess in battle, this volume is rich with ethical proverbs that inform Tibetan culture to this day. A significant work of legend, the epic of Gesar is also a vital part of Tibetan Buddhism, as Gesar is said to have been chosen by celestial beings to restore order and destroy anti-Buddhist forces. The epic of Gesar is the cultural touchstone of Tibet, analogous to the Iliad or the Odyssey. While Book One covers Gesar's birth, youth, and rise to power, this volume recounts the martial victories and magical feats that made him a legendary figure to so many.
Gesar Of Ling
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Author : David Shapiro
language : en
Publisher: Balboa Press
Release Date : 2019-04-25
Gesar Of Ling written by David Shapiro and has been published by Balboa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-25 with Fiction categories.
King Gesar was not an ordinary human being but rather a manifestation of the enlightened activity of all the buddhas, brought forth by the strength of their great compassion at a time of despair in the land of Tibet. Dating from the ninth century and with versions originating in many of the countries of Asia, Gesar’s story paints a detailed picture of the culture and life of the time. In this reflective and sometimes humorous retelling, David Shapiro shares the epic tale of Gesar’s birth, his rather rambunctious and troublesome early years, and his eventual ascendancy to become a heroic legend and leader of Tibet. It is filled with the ancient folk wisdom of Tibet and the guidance of Buddhism, relayed through proverbs, prose, and verse. It is a coming of age story and an epic tale that has the power to change one’s mind.
The Superhuman Life Of Gesar Of Ling
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Author : Alexandra David-Neel
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2001-05-01
The Superhuman Life Of Gesar Of Ling written by Alexandra David-Neel and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-05-01 with Religion categories.
King Gesar, renowned throughout Tibet and Central Asia, represents the ideal warrior—the principle of all-victorious confidence. As the central force of sanity, he conquers all his enemies, the evil forces of the four directions, who turn people's minds away from the true teachings of Buddhism. These enemies graphically represent the different manifestations of cowardly mind. As Chögyam Trungpa explains in the Foreword: "When we talk here about conquering our enemy, it is important to understand that we are not talking about aggression. The genuine warrior does not become resentful or arrogant . . . It is absolutely necessary for the warrior to subjugate his own ambition to conquer at the same time that he is subjugating his other more obvious enemies. Thus the idea of warriorship altogether is that by facing all our enemies fearlessly, with gentleness and intelligence, we can develop ourselves thereby attaining self-realization." The legends of Gesar usually take weeks for a bard to recount. Filled with magic, adventure, and the triumphs of this great warrior-king, the stories will delight all—young and old alike.
Gesar
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Author : Zara Wallace
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Gesar written by Zara Wallace and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Stories of the birth and epic adventures of the legendary Gesar, mighty king and protector of Tibet.
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Author : 降边嘉措著
language : en
Publisher: BEIJING BOOK CO. INC.
Release Date : 2019-06-01
written by 降边嘉措著 and has been published by BEIJING BOOK CO. INC. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
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The Epic Of King Gesar
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Author : Jam-Dpal-Rgya-Mtsho N/A
language : en
Publisher: Royal Collins Publishing Company
Release Date : 2021-03-31
The Epic Of King Gesar written by Jam-Dpal-Rgya-Mtsho N/A and has been published by Royal Collins Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-31 with Art categories.
The Tibetan classic The Epic of King Gesar believed to date from the 12th century, the tale relates the heroic deeds of the cultural icon Gesar, the fearless lord of the legendary kingdom of Ling.The epic is composed of a numerous versions, each with many variants, and is reputed by some to be the longest epic tale in the world. In 2009, China had the epic included in UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This book vividly demonstrates the highest achievement of Tibetan folk art, Gesar, in unique Tibetan scroll painting form. With 100 pieces of Thangka paintings, it illustrates how the hero Gesar descended from heaven to conquer the devils of other tribes and seek to help ordinary people before finally returning to heaven after completing his sacred mission. It offers a vivid glimpse into the world's longest epic through Thangka's exceptional artwork.