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A collection of prayers and devotions concerning Kyobpa Jigten Sumgon, the founder of the Drigung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Jigten Sumgon appeared in Tibet in the 12th century, and extensively taught the vast and profound Buddhadharma. It is said that he promised to always be present for those with devotion. The prayers translated in this text express the depth of genuine devotion in a manner that is characteristic of this genre of Tibetan literature.
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Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, born in Tsari, Tibet, is the Great Abbot of the Drigung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. After escaping from his homeland, he received an Acharya degree, studied with highly realized masters of different lineages, and completed a traditional three-year retreat. He founded the Tibetan Meditation Center in Frederick, MD and other affiliated centers, and has authored or translated many significant Buddhist texts. (alternate spelling: Gyaltsen)
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Each and every word is full of blessings and the essence of the Buddha's teachings. -- His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche
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- PublisherVajra Publications
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0965598829
- ISBN 13 9780965598828
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages127
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ISBN 13: 9780965598828
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