Cover of Blazing Splendor: The Memoirs of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

Blazing Splendor: The Memoirs of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

Blazing Splendorpaints an intimate portrait of the lost culture of Old Tibet and of a remarkable man who inspired thousands. A memoir in the form of tales told by Rinpoche toward the end of his life, the book spans his lifetime — a lifetime rich in adventures of both spirit and body. His reminiscences weave a rich tapestry of family history and also describe the lives of some of the most realized and genuine practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism.

Setting
ChinaTibet
Audience
adult
Length
long · 434 pages

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