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Exploring the unique genre of "secret autobiography" in Tibetan literature, this work focuses on the secret autobiographies of Jigme Lingpa, a prominent Tibetan Buddhist visionary. Janet Gyatso's translation is the first of its kind in a Western language, providing a nuanced portrayal of Lingpa as a complex figure. The volume combines clear translation with insightful commentary, highlighting significant themes and fostering comparisons between Tibetan and Western literary traditions. It stands out as a model of innovative scholarship in the field.
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Apparitions of the Self, Janet Gyatso
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- Année de publication
- 2002
- Reliure
- (rigide)
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- Sous-titre
- The Secret Autobiographies of a Tibetan Visionary
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Janet Gyatso
- Éditeur
- Motilal Banarsidass
- Publié
- 2002
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 360
- ISBN13
- 9788120817968
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Histoires vraies, Esotérisme & Religion, Biographies, Thèmes religieux, Religion, Bouddhisme
- Évaluation
- 4,3 sur 5
- Description
- Exploring the unique genre of "secret autobiography" in Tibetan literature, this work focuses on the secret autobiographies of Jigme Lingpa, a prominent Tibetan Buddhist visionary. Janet Gyatso's translation is the first of its kind in a Western language, providing a nuanced portrayal of Lingpa as a complex figure. The volume combines clear translation with insightful commentary, highlighting significant themes and fostering comparisons between Tibetan and Western literary traditions. It stands out as a model of innovative scholarship in the field.