"He was a great leader, and just like a majestic American Indian chief or a distinguished samurai general, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche was never affected by chaotic or difficult circumstances, however tumultuous. He always remained quite still, like a mountain, effortlessly exuding an all-pervasive confidence that evoked confidence in those around him, and an absolute, unshakeable equanimity.”—Dzongsar Khyentse, author of What Makes You Not a Buddhist
Brilliant Moon: The Autobiography of Dilgo Khyentse
by Sogyal Rinpoche, Dalai Lama, Dilgo Khyentse, Ani Jinba PalmoView All Available Formats & Editions
Through lively anecdotes and stories this highly revered Buddhist meditation master and scholar tells about his life of study, retreat, and teaching. The formative events of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s life, and those insights and experiences that caused him to mature into the warm, brilliant, and highly realized meditation master and teacher he was, are deeply… See more details below
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Through lively anecdotes and stories this highly revered Buddhist meditation master and scholar tells about his life of study, retreat, and teaching. The formative events of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s life, and those insights and experiences that caused him to mature into the warm, brilliant, and highly realized meditation master and teacher he was, are deeply inspiring. The second half of the book comprises recollections by his wife; his grandson, Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche; Tenga Rinpoche; the Queen Mother of Bhutan; and many prominent teachers.
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- ISBN-13:
- 9781590307632
- Publisher:
- Shambhala Publications, Inc.
- Publication date:
- 01/12/2010
- Pages:
- 400
- Sales rank:
- 1,405,350
- Product dimensions:
- 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.10(d)
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