The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa : The Life-Story and Teaching of the Greatest Poet-Saint Ever to Appear in theHistory of Buddhism

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Summary: One of the world's great religious texts
Review: This classic, originally a collection of folk narratives, is the myth and history of one of Tibet's legendary reclusive saints. The translation has a fluid and musical quality, and is easily accessible to the contemporary reader. There is much material here to fuel contemplation, particularly the stories concerning the courage to face inner fears and temptations. Meditators and followers of all spiritual paths will find the book most useful, but it is engrossing enough as a folk tale to keep anyone's attention. It is my personal favorite among the world's bibles, and I am delighted to see it reissued.