Enthronement
The Recognition of the Reincarnate Masters of Tibet and the Himalayas
$31.39
- Paperback
190 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2013
Summary
Even the most casual contact with the culture, politics, or religion of Tibet and the surrounding region brings outsiders face to face with the institution of reincarnate spiritual masters. Past masters are identified as small children installed in their predecessor’s monastery in a ceremony called “enthronement” and educated to continue the work of their former incarnation. This custom has provided a principal source of spiritual renewal for Himalayan Buddhists for the past thousand years. T…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781559390835 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1559390832 |
| Author: | Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye, Ngawang Zangpo |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Snow Lion Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 190 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2013 |
| Weight: | 229g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 10mm |
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Critics Review
“A sort of: What You Always Wanted to Know About Reincarnation but Were Afraid to Ask.“—Publishers Weekly
“With extraordinary intelligence and devotion, Ngawang Zangpo has produced a book which offers real insight into the profound mystery of the recognition and enthronement.“—The View
“A fascinating book. Introduces the reader in a comprehensible way to the theoretical and practical implications of the tulku system.“—Tibet Journal
“Zangpo combines well-placed historical anecdotes with quotations from masters and his own personal experience to give the reader a strong foundation in the process of recognition and enthronement.“—Northwest Dharma News
About The Author
Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye
Jamgön Kongtrül Lodrö Thaye (1813–1899) was a highly influential figure in Tibetan Buddhism, renowned for his immense scholarship and prolific writings. He is often referred to as the “Tibetan Leonardo da Vinci” due to his diverse expertise and contributions across various fields, including religion, education, medicine, and politics. His work significantly shaped the landscape of Tibetan intellectual and spiritual traditions.
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