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Tsangnyön Herukas sånger: En studie och översättning av en tibetansk buddhistisk yogis religiösa poesi

ISBN: 9789188661340 ;ISBN: 9188661342 ;DOI: 10.21525/kriterium.10 ;OCLC: OCN: 1082944592 ;OCLC: 1082944592

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    Tsangnyön Herukas sånger: En studie och översättning av en tibetansk buddhistisk yogis religiösa poesi
  • Author: Larsson, Stefan
  • Subjects: Asian history ; Biography, Literature and Literary studies ; Book Industry Communication ; Buddhism ; Buddhism: branches and groups ; History ; History and Archaeology ; Humanities ; Kagyu ; Literature & literary studies ; Milarepa ; Nature of the mind ; Philosophy and Religion ; Poetry ; Poetry by individual poets ; QRFB2 Mahayana Buddhism ; QRFB21 Tibetan Buddhism ; Regional & national history ; Religion & beliefs ; Religion and beliefs ; Religious poetry ; thema EDItEUR ; Tibetan Buddhism ; Tsangnyön Heruka
  • Description: "The core of the book is a complete annotated translation of the collected ‘religious poetry’ (Tibetan: mgur) of the Tibetan yogin Tsangnyön Heruka (gTsang smyon Heruka, 1452–1507). The book also contains a translation of a short ‘catalogue’ (dkar chag) of Tsangnyön’s poetry/songs. These two texts were compiled and printed in 1508 by a group of disciples who wanted to express their devotion to their recently deceased master, and make his insights available for others. The Songs of Tsangnyön Heruka begins with an extensive scholarly introduction to Tsangnyön and his songs, providing the reader with a context to the translations. Following the two translated texts, is an appendix introducing Tibetan Buddhism to the general reader, then comes a glossary explaining some of the key terms used in the songs, and finally some back matters, i.e. end notes and bibliographies. Nowadays, Tsangnyön Heruka is mainly known for having written and printed the ‘life story’ (rnam thar) and ‘song collection’ (mgur ’bum) of the famous poet-saint Milarepa (1040–1123). However, Tsangnyön is not only one of Tibet’s foremost authors and poets, he is also one of the best known ‘holy madmen’ (smyon pa) of Tibet. These colourful figures challenged powerful leaders and monks with their peculiar and seemingly crazy ways. In sharp contrast to Milarepa’s life story and songs, Tsangnyön’s were gradually forgotten. Tsangnyön’s songs provide us with a fascinating and direct insight into the lifestyle, teachings, and message of the wandering yogins. Moreover, they give us an idea of how it was in Tibet before the Fifth Dalai Lama came to power in the mid-17th century. However, the songs have a direct, down-to-earth, and human message, making them timeless and relevant also for people living in another time and culture. These songs have never been translated to any language, and they have never been studied thoroughly before."
  • Publisher: Gothenburg: Kriterium
  • Creation Date: 2018
  • Format: 273
  • Language: Swedish
  • Identifier: ISBN: 9789188661340
    ISBN: 9188661342
    DOI: 10.21525/kriterium.10
    OCLC: OCN: 1082944592
    OCLC: 1082944592
  • Source: OAPEN
    DOAB: Directory of Open Access Books
    JSTOR eBooks: Open Access
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