- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Dharma Cloud Pr (June 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0970563930
- ISBN-13: 978-0970563934
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,296,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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19 of Milarepa's songs translated in frank current language - simple, to the point, but profound poetry,
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This review is from: Milarepa: Songs on the Spot (Paperback)
This book features only 19 of Milarepa's songs, songs translated in frank current language, songs sung to one and all, poor and rich, layman and monk. His poetry is simple, to the point, but profound. I'd liken it to the Dhammapada for its simplicity. The issues he deals with - Ego and attachment leading to unhappiness, and their antidote - meditation, emptiness, the finality of death, are probably more relevant today in our materially based culture where "we've got it all" than ever before. He especially emphasizes the homage to his Lama Marpa.Milarepa is probably the most famous and beloved of the many Tibetan lamas. His life story is fascinating, with intrigue and murder followed by regret and final redemption, 'born again' we'd say today. I highly recommend reading a book about his life as a companion to this book, such as The Magnificent Trickster - The Story Of Milarepa by Molly MacGregor. Here's a few brief samples of his poetry: All phenomena, all composite things, Are as impermanent as a flash of lightning across the sky, Drops in a stream, the smoke of incense. On the crown of my head is the kind Lama, Giving me such joy, I feel happy!, A sense of inseparability has arisen in me. There's no nirvana to go to, There's no samsara to leave behind. Your own mind is the Buddha.
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New Milarepa translation - The best I've read,
This review is from: Milarepa: Songs on the Spot (Paperback)
The life of Milarepa is a classic for Tibetans and for Buddhists worldwide. But with this new translation (the latest Milarepa translation to date), the book becomes meaningful for students of all backgrounds and all religions. It's the most inspiring Milarepa I've read - the best.
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Recommended for everyone,
By chris tanzen (madison, WI) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Milarepa: Songs on the Spot (Paperback)
How do we deal with the challenges of life--with moments of anger, grasping or sheer indifference? In this remarkable book, the greatest Tibetan yogi of all times, Milarepa, gives clear, profound advice on managing everyday challenges with an open heart and a lucid mind. At the same time, thanks to a poetic translation by Nicole Riggs, Milarepa's songs touch beautifully on the ultimate nature of reality. Very accessible and at the same time extremely profound.
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