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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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- Pubblicato
- 2002
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- Titolo
- Apparitions of the Self
- Sottotitolo
- The Secret Autobiographies of a Tibetan Visionary
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Janet Gyatso
- Editore
- Motilal Banarsidass
- Pubblicato
- 2002
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 360
- ISBN13
- 9788120817968
- Serie
- Valutazione
- 4,3 su 5
- Descrizione
- 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.