The Life of Shabkar
The Autobiography of a Tibetan Yogin
$81.04
- Paperback
744 pages
- Release Date
6 January 2026
Summary
The Life of Shabkar has long been recognized by Tibetans as one of the masterworks of their religious heritage. Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol devoted himself to many years of meditation in solitary retreat after his inspired youth and early training in the province of Amdo under the guidance of several extraordinary Buddhist masters. With determination and courage, he mastered the highest and most esoteric practices of the Tibetan tradition of the Great Perfection. He then wandered far and wide over the Himalayan region expressing his realization. Shabkar’s autobiography vividly reflects the values and visionary imagery of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as the social and cultural life of early nineteenth-century Tibet.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781645472391 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1645472396 |
| Author: | Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol, Matthieu Ricard, H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 744 |
| Release Date: | 6 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 1.40kg |
| Dimensions: | 49mm x 180mm x 254mm |
Critics Review
“Regarded by many as the greatest yogi after Milarepa to gain enlightenment in one lifetime… . A source of inspiration to Buddhist practitioners and general readers alike.“—H.H. the Dalai Lama
“This thorough, well-conceived edition of an of an important text will be welcomed by scholars and serious practitioners of Buddhism.“—Library Journal
Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol
Shabkar (1781–1851)
Shabkar was a renowned practitioner and teacher of both the Mind-Training and Dzogchen traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. He lived as a hermit or wandering pilgrim, rejecting the confines of religious establishments and choosing a life of freedom without home or possessions. Shabkar left a rich legacy of teachings in many volumes, including a celebrated autobiography. He is particularly remembered for his profound compassion and concern for animals.
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