Crazy for Wisdom: The Making of a Mad Yogin in Fifteenth-Century Tibet Contributor(s): Larsson (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004203931 ISBN-13: 9789004203938 Publisher: Brill
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2012 Click for more in this series: Brill's Tibetan Studies Library |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Tibetan |
Dewey: 294.392 |
LCCN: 2012021562 |
Series: Brill's Tibetan Studies Library |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.39" W x 9.62" L (1.53 lbs) 374 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
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Publisher Description: In his early twenties, the Tibetan monk Sangy Gyaltsen (1452-1507) left his monastery to become a wandering tantric yogin. As he moved from place to place, seeking enlightenment beyond the bounds of monasticism, his behavior became increasingly erratic. While some were shocked or even angered by his actions, others were drawn to him. Tsangny n's followers described his transgressive behaviors as enlightened action, rooted in authoritative Buddhist scripture. Using biographical sources, Stefan Larsson explores Sangy Gyaltsen's transformation into the charismatic 'Madman of Tsang, ' Tsangny n Heruka. Best known today as the author of the Life of Milarepa, Tsangny n Heruka was one of the most influential mad yogins of Tibet. His biography brings its reader face-to-face with an unexpected aspect of Buddhist practice that flourished in fifteenth-century Tibet. |
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