The Rain of Wisdom: The Essence of the Ocean of True Meaning

The art of composing spontaneous songs that express spiritual understanding has existed in Tibet for centuries. Over a hundred of these profound songs are found in this collection of the works of the great teachers of the Kagy lineage, known as the Practice Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

Many readers are already familiar with the colorful life of the yogin Milarepa, an early figure in the Kagy lineage, some of whose songs are included here. Songs by over thirty other Buddhist teachers are also presented, from those of Tilopa, the father of the lineage, to those of the Sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa, as well as several songs by Ch gyam Trungpa, the noted teacher of Buddhism in America who directed the translation of The Rain of Wisdom.

The diversity of the songs mirrors the richness of Tibetan Buddhism and gives us clear portraits of some of its most eminent teachers. Their longing for truth, their heartfelt devotion, and their sense of humor are all reflected. These poems share a beauty and intensity that have made them famous in Tibetan literature. With its vivid imagery and deep insight, The Rain of Wisdom communicates a profound and timeless understanding.

Author: Chogyam Trungpa
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 05/11/2010
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.90w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9781590309018
ISBN10: 1590309014
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Buddhism | Tibetan

About the Author
The Nalanda Translation Committee was established in 1976 for the purpose of translating great works of Tibetan Buddhism into English. The fifteen translators were under the direction of the noted Buddhist teacher and author Chögyam Trungpa until his death in 1987. The Committee is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.