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Exploring the unique genre of "secret autobiography" in Tibetan literature, this work focuses on the secret autobiographies of Jigme Lingpa, a prominent Tibetan Buddhist visionary. Janet Gyatso's translation is the first of its kind in a Western language, providing a nuanced portrayal of Lingpa as a complex figure. The volume combines clear translation with insightful commentary, highlighting significant themes and fostering comparisons between Tibetan and Western literary traditions. It stands out as a model of innovative scholarship in the field.
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Apparitions of the Self, Janet Gyatso
- Taal
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2002
- Bindwijze
- (Hardcover)
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- Titel
- Apparitions of the Self
- Ondertitel
- The Secret Autobiographies of a Tibetan Visionary
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Janet Gyatso
- Uitgever
- Motilal Banarsidass
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2002
- Formaat
- Hardcover
- Aantal pagina's
- 360
- ISBN13
- 9788120817968
- Reeks
- Beoordeling
- 4,3 van 5
- Aantekening
- Exploring the unique genre of "secret autobiography" in Tibetan literature, this work focuses on the secret autobiographies of Jigme Lingpa, a prominent Tibetan Buddhist visionary. Janet Gyatso's translation is the first of its kind in a Western language, providing a nuanced portrayal of Lingpa as a complex figure. The volume combines clear translation with insightful commentary, highlighting significant themes and fostering comparisons between Tibetan and Western literary traditions. It stands out as a model of innovative scholarship in the field.