Music in the Sky

Music in the Sky: The Life, Art & Teachings of the 17th Karmpa Ogyen Trinley Dorje. As the second millenium drew to a close, the Seventeenth Karmapa leapt from a roof of his monastery in Tibet. Evading Chinese guards, the 14 year-old spiritual leader began a grueling, dangerous journey to India. The Karmapa's picture has appeared all over the world since then - yet his own words are hard to find. Now, for the first time in print, Music In The Sky offers a series of the Karmapa's profound teachings, an extensive selection of his poerty, and a detailed account of his life and flight from his homeland. The amazing teaching and writing skills evident in this work - particularly in the light of the fact that the Karmapa was only 17 years old - will captivate readers. Music In The Sky concludes with brief biographies of all sixteen previous Karmapas, specially composed by the highly respected Seventh Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Here, the reader will discover the compelling stories of the first Tibetan masters to be recognized as reincarnate lamas. Music In The Sky presents a definitive portrait of the Seventeenth Karmapa, strengthened and illuminated by an authoritative depiction of his place in one of the world's most revered lines of spiritual teachers. A worthwhile buy. Music in the Sky: The Life, Art & Teachings of the 17th Karmpa Ogyen Trinley Dorje
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