Epic of Gesar of Ling Gesar's Magical Birth, Early Years, and Coronation As King

Name: Epic of Gesar of Ling Gesar's Magical Birth, Early Years, and Coronation As King
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ISBN: 9781590308424

ISBN-10: 1590308425

ISBN-13: 9781590308424

Edition: 2011

Authors: Robin Kornman, Lama Chonam, Sangye Khandro, Sakyong Mipham, Alak Zenkar Rinpoche

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The Gesar of Ling epic is like the Tibetan equivalent of The Arabian Nights. For hundreds of years, versions of it 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 story represent the emotional and psychological challendes that turn people toward greed, aggression and envy, and away from the true teachings of Buddhism. This volume tells of Gesar's birth, his mischievious childhood, his…

Book details

List price: $138.00
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/9/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 480
Size: 7.40" wide x 10.91" long x 2.24" tall
Weight: 4.752
Language: English