Overview
30 black-and-white historical photographs illustrate this remarkable life story.
Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche (1933ā2004) was one of the most influential Buddhist teachers of the twentieth century. In this moving biography, Khenpo Sodargyeāa lead teacher at Larung Gar Five Sciences Buddhist Academyābrings his beloved root teacherās remarkable story and accomplishments to life with wisdom and reverence. His personal anecdotes coupled with the prophecies of great masters and verse from Buddhist texts offer a portrait that is at once intimate and profound, revealing Jigme Phuntsokās legacy as the mythical āgolden garudaā who was instrumental in the flourishing of Buddhism. During a pivotal period in modern Tibetan history, he created the worldās largest Buddhist institution, attracted thousands of followers with his nonsectarian teachings, and taught some of todayās great Tibetan Buddhist teachers.Ā
The engaging narrative unfolds chronologically in dozens of short, impactful chapters. Weāre introduced to Jigme Phuntsokās previous incarnations and learn about his early years. We experience his teaching trips, including a journey to the holy mountain of Wutaishan in China together with ten thousand Tibetan disciples. We learn about his visionary experiences and revelations, including one that failedāa rare account in Tibetan literature of such an occurrence. With elements of biography, travelogue, and magical tale, this life story contains adventure, suffering, and human connection. Ā
This portrayal of the great Jigme Phuntsok Rinpocheās compassionate life dedicated to spiritual practice and teaching will inspire Buddhist practitioners and meditators and readers with an interest in modern Tibetan and Buddhist history.
This book title, The Golden Garuda (The Extraordinary Life of Modern-Day Mahasiddha Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche), ISBN: 9781645473190, by Khenpo Sodargye, published by Shambhala (January 7, 2025) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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