{"product_id":"9781559392143","title":"The Life of Gampopa: Second Edition","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eStewart, Jampa Mackenzie; Van Dam, Eva; Lhalungpa, Lobsang\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnow Lion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/20\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003eIn 12th century Tibet, a young physician named Gampopa faced devastating personal tragedy that ignited his quest for spiritual fulfillment. Jampa Mackenzie Stewart’s \u003ci\u003eThe Life of Gampopa\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles the remarkable journey of this pivotal figure in Tibetan Buddhism, from his early life as a grieving widower to his emergence as a revered teacher who would shape the Kagyupa tradition for centuries to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStewart’s meticulous research and engaging descriptions bring to life Gampopa’s transformative encounters with the legendary yogi Milarepa and his synthesis of diverse Buddhist teachings. The book explores Gampopa’s innovative approach to Mahamudra meditation and his role in establishing monastic communities that would preserve and propagate these profound teachings. Stewart’s biography of this revered teacher captures Gampopa’s spiritual evolution, his miraculous abilities, and the enduring impact of his compassionate wisdom. \u003ci\u003eThe Life of Gampopa\u003c\/i\u003e offers a window into a pivotal moment in Buddhist history, revealing how one person’s life became a beacon of enlightenment for countless seekers across generations.","brand":"Snow Lion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42914247704831,"sku":"9781559392143","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781559392143_s600x595.jpg?v=1775590598","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781559392143","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}