Author, philosopher, and Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard has spent decades collecting these colourful stories and profound teachings of Patrul Rinpoche, one of the most impactful teachers and thinkers in the Tibetan tradition from the nineteenth century.
MATTHIEU RICARD was born in France in 1946 to French philosopher Jean-Fran ois Revel and artist Yahne Le Toumelin. He is a Buddhist monk, translator, photographer, and author of several books includingHappiness,Altruism, and coauthor ofThe Monk and the Philosopher. He first visited India in 1967 where he met great spiritual masters from Tibet. After completing his PhD in cell genetics in 1972, he moved to the Himalayan region where he has been living for the past 40 years. PATRUL RINPOCHE, Orgyen Jigme Ch kyi Wangpo (1808-1887), was a wandering renunciant who became one of the most revered spiritual teachers and authors in Tibetan history. Memory of his life-example is still very much alive today, offering an ever-fresh source of inspiration for practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism.
"Enlightened Vagabond enshrines fascinating life stories of
the great Patrul, a celebrated scholar and adept roaring in the
silent caves of Tibet's high mountains with the sounds of
definitive wisdom and unconditional love that can now reverberate
in the hearts of all readers, lay and adept, thanks to this
precious book."
-Tulku Thondup Rinpoche, author of Masters of Meditation and
Miracles
"Patrul Rinpoche is universally revered by all Tibetan lamas, and
his life is a rich source of teaching on what constitutes true
Dharma practice. The anecdotes of his life show, with sharp humor,
the authentic way, often exposing the traps and deceptions of human
and institutional folly. Matthieu Ricard has a unique and intimate
connection with the masters of this lineage. This book will be a
classic and is a must-read for all who wish to explore the heart
essence of Tibetan Buddhism."
-Ringu Tulku, author of Confusion Arises as Wisdom
"Patrul Rinpoche is one of the greatest Tibetan masters of the past
few hundred years. He was a deeply learned scholar and also a
humble yogi who renounced fame and power to devote his life to
practice and guiding others along the path. The experiential
lineage that he taught continues to this day. His teachings have
influenced countless meditators, including scholars and yogis from
all four of Tibet's main Buddhist lineages. This wonderful book
paints an inspiring portrait of this great master. It will be of
great benefit to all those interested in the path of
awakening."
-Mingyur Rinpoche, author of The Joy of Living
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