The Life of My Teacher: A Biography of Kyabjé Ling Rinpoché
Wisdom Publications (11 juillet 2017)
“In Tibet, it was traditional for disciples to write biographies of
their teachers. In this case, the student is the Dalai Lama and the
teacher is Ling Rinpoche, one of the giants of Tibetan Buddhism in the
twentieth century. It is a fascinating portrait, both of the education
and career of a legendary tulku and of the epochal events that he
witnessed.” (Donald S. Lopez, Jr., Arthur E. Link Distinguished
University Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies, University of
Michigan)
“Touching, reverent and a meticulous record, The Life of My Teacher gives
the reader a better insight into His Holiness's interests, priorities
and character than anything else written by or about him.” (Alexander
Norman, editor of Freedom from Exile: The Autobiography of the Dalai
Lama)
“Though written in the traditional style of a Tibetan spiritual biography (or rnam thar),
this particular biography of the great senior tutor of His Holiness the
Dalai Lama, Kyabje Ling Rinpoche, is unique in many respects. First,
the subject of the biography as well as its author are both
extraordinary beings. Second, it is the only such biography that the
Dalai Lama himself has written, and it focuses on the teacher whom His
Holiness describes as the “greatest influence on my life” and as his one
true “rock” throughout the tumultuous historical times experienced both
by the Dalai Lama and his people as they were forced to become refugees
in the modern world. Third, the book provides a detailed accounting of
the vast and continuous spiritual activities of the precious tutor, Ling
Rinpoche. And fourth, it offers a touching portrayal of the
behind-the-scenes interactions between a revered teacher on the one hand
and his very special student on the other as the latter develops into a
courageous religious leader on the world stage. This rare and
oftentimes tender life story is a gift to us all. Its publication should
be greeted with much rejoicing.” (Jan Willis, author of Enlightened
Beings and Dreaming Me)
The Magical Play of Illusion: The Autobiography of Trijang Rinpoche
Wisdom Publications (2 octobre 2018)
"Not only was Kyabjé Trijang Rinpoché (1901–81) a tutor to His Holiness
the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, he was also the root guru of a great many of
the lamas responsible for introducing Tibetan Buddhism to Westerners
beginning in the 1960s. This autobiography—documenting his extensive
learning and his tireless deeds disseminating the teachings he had
mastered—will therefore prove inspiring and invaluable to those who have
benefited, both directly and indirectly, from this transmission of
insight. It is also highly recommended for the background it gives to
this transformative period of twentieth-century history." (Jonathan
Landaw, editor of Introduction to Tantra)
“Kyabjé Trijang
Rinpoché, a rare master of all fields of Tibetan Buddhist learning, was
one of the most influential lamas of the twentieth century. This
beautifully written and elegantly translated autobiography reveals not
only the vast scope of his enlightening activities but also the
historical context in which they took place.” (Alexander Berzin, founder
and author, Berzin Archives, studybuddhism.com)
"Kyabjé Trijang
Rinpoché, the junior of the two great gurus of the Dalai Lama, was
universally recognized as one of the greatest Buddhist tantric masters
to escape to India following the Chinese Communist invasion of Tibet in
the 1950s. He was also amazingly humble and down to earth. His story is
not only a personal autobiography but a glimpse into the beauty and
wonder that was Tibet. It is a story filled with emotional peaks as high
as the Himalayas and the emotional lows that came with the loss of
homeland and subsequent destruction. A must read for anyone interested
in Tibetan culture, history, and spiritual life." (Glenn Mullin, author
of The Fourteen Dalai Lamas: A Sacred Legacy of Reincarnation)
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