Great Image The Life Story of Vairochana the Translator

Name: Great Image The Life Story of Vairochana the Translator
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ISBN: 9781590300695

ISBN-10: 1590300696

ISBN-13: 9781590300695

Edition: 2004

Authors: Dilgo Khyentse, Ani Jinba Palmo, Thinley Norbu, Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse

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Considered a hero in Tibetan Buddhist history, Vairochana is known for his translations & scholarship, his cunning & courage, & for the achievement of enlightened mind. 'The Great Image' is his autobiography, as told to a group of his students near the end of his life in the 8th century.

Book details

List price: $34.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/9/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 366
Size: 5.98" wide x 8.94" long x 0.98" tall
Weight: 1.100



Foreword



Introduction : putting the story in historical context



Introduction : the significance of this biography



Introduction : a summary of the text



The homage


Preface : how the effortless Ati doctrine was taught



How this precious doctrine occurred in Akanishta



The history of the appearance of this precious doctrine in the celestial and human realms



The history of how the effortless vehicle appeared in the three celestial realms



The history of the appearance of the effortless Ati doctrine in the human realm



The history of the effortless Ati doctrine flourishing in India



The history of the appearance of the effortless doctrine in Tibet



The trials of Vairotsana



Master Shri Singha entrusts Vairotsana with the entire doctrine



Vairotsana tames King Rahula Bhibhi's arrogance



Vairotsana's arrival in Tibet



Vairotsana is banished to Tsawarong



Vairotsana arrives in Tsawarong and entrusts Yudra Nyingpo with the Pith instructions



Going to the pure lands after completing the instructions in Tibet



The nine vehicles