Lady of the Lotus-Born

Title: LADY OF THE LOTUS BORN

Secondary Title: The Life and Enlightenment of Yeshe Tsogyal

Description: The first Tibetan to attain complete enlightenment was in all probability the woman Yeshe Tsogyal, the closest disciple of Padmasambhava, the master who brought Buddhism to Tibet in the eighth century. This classical text is not only a biography but also an inspiring example of how the Buddha's teaching can be put into practice. Lady of the Lotus-Born interweaves profound Buddhist teachings with a colorful narrative that includes episodes of adventure, court intrigue, and personal searching. The book will appeal to students of Tibetan Buddhism and readers interested in the role of women in Buddhism and world religions.

Author: Gyalwa Changchub and Namkhai Nyingpo

Foreword: Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche

Publisher: Shambhala

Style: Paperback

Edition Print:1999

ISBN: 1570625441

Pages: 254