Remembering the Lotus-Born: Padmasambhava in the History of

Remembering the Lotus-Born: Padmasambhava in the History of Tibet's Golden Age (19) (Studies in Indian and Tibetan Buddhism)

Remembering the Lotus-Born sheds light on the work of Nyangrel Nyima Ã–ser (1124â€“92), one of the most influential yet least knownÂ figures in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. His pivotal work, the Copper Island, is the story of how the Indian tantric master Padmasambhava brought Buddhism to the region. This work elevated Padmasambhava to central importance in Tibetan history, and made treasure revelation and recognized reincarnations among the institutions that still define Tibetan culture.

Tibetan and Western scholars alike have long assumed that the Copper Island Biography of Padmasambhava was originally presented as a treasure text (terma). However, investigating the sources of this narrative shows that rather than wholesale invention or simple revelation, the Copper Island was a product of the Tibetan assimilation and innovation of core Indian Buddhist literary traditions. These traditions were wellÂ known to Nyangrel, who is renowned as the first of the great Buddhist treasure revealers. Remembering the Lotus-Born takes an unprecedented look at Nyangrelâ€™s work in the Copper Island, including his contributions toÂ hagiography,Â reincarnation theory,Â treasure recovery,Â historiography.

Drawing all these threads together, it concludes by comparing all the available versions of Nyangrelâ€™s Padmasambhava narrative to challenge long-held assumptions and clarify its origin and transmission.Â
Country USA
Brand Wisdom Publications
Manufacturer Wisdom Publications
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781614292319
ReleaseDate 2016-10-25
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781614292319

Country	USA
Brand	Wisdom Publications
Manufacturer	Wisdom Publications
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781614292319
ReleaseDate	2016-10-25
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781614292319

Remembering the Lotus-Born: Padmasambhava in the History of Tibet's Golden Age (19) (Studies in Indian and Tibetan Buddhism)

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