Why read The Life of Milarepa?

Book cover of The Life of Milarepa: A New Translation from the Tibetan

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The Life of Milarepa is the most beloved story of the Tibetan people amd one of the greatest source books for the contemplative life in all world literature. This biography, a true folk tale from a culture now in crisis, can be read on several levels: a personal and moving…

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1 author picked The Life of Milarepa as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Lorne Ladner

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For me personally, this book changed my life more than any other, opening me up to the inspiring possibility that a deeply imperfect person could become enlightened through sincere and mighty efforts. This work is one of the world's great stories. The name Milarepa has inspired people for a millenium throughout Central Asia, being almost synonymous with being a yogi and with redemption through heartfelt efforts. It includes Milarepa's life story and some of the many poems which he spontaneously composed to educate and enlighten others as he wandered through the Himalayas.

From Lorne's list on The best biographies within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.