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Life and Visions of Yeshe Tsogyal: The Autobiography of the Great Wisdom Queen
By: Terton Drime Kunga

Life and Visions of Yeshe  : The Autobiography of the Great Wisdom Queen ,  Terton Drime Kunga, Chonyi Drolma (Translator)
 
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Author: Terton Drime Kunga
Translator: Chonyi Drolma
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781611804348
Publication Date: 2017


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This secret life story of Yeshe Tsogyal presents a valuable and unique perspective that is quite a departure from any other account of this remarkable woman. Described as a "secret life story," its many layers include an outer account--detailing her birth, family, and societal constraints--an inner account that begins as she meets and escapes captivity with Guru Rinpoche, and a secret account as she enters twelve years of retreat at Chimpu only to miraculously journey to Oddiyana.

The role of women and womanhood is notable throughout her life story. Her desire for independence is at odds with her desirability as a woman, leading to numerous tragic incidents early in life. Finally meeting Guru Rinpoche, she decries her status as a woman. This sort of gendered humility, a recurring theme, is juxtaposed with her assertion that despite being a woman, and low-born (skye ba dman), she has a high regard for herself anyway. It is a magical woman who guides her to Oddiyana, and her travels there are filled with primarily female companions. In the end, she remains Guru Rinpoche's primary disciple and doctrinal custodian.

Her experiences, while perhaps intense and fantastical, include the same elements of challenge, learning, and progress that all practitioners must experience. During her adventures in Oddiyana, Yeshe Tsogyal receives the same core teachings on faith, impermanence, and fortitude that are essential for anyone following this spiritual path.

The story concludes with lists of teachings received and Guru Rinpoche's prophecies for her and other disciples. Among his disciples, Yeshe Tsogyal recounted this life story to Ben-de Sangye Yeshe, who is later reincarnated as Treasure-Revealer Drime Kunga, who revealed this text.

Life and Visions of Yeshe Tsogyal: The Autobiography of the Great Wisdom Queen, Terton Drime Kunga, Chonyi Drolma (Translator) Snow Lion Publications, Paperback,192 pp, $24.95

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