Description
The biography is presented in the form of an interview with a close disciple and describes in detail the Master's life from his adolescence, followed by his strong decision to study the Dharma, the long and perilous journey to reach Sera monastery near Lhasa in central Tibet, and the extraordinary effort and determination to practice and realise the Buddha's teaching. See a Preview of the book.
Although Buddhism has been spreading in the West for some time now, few of those interested have access to an in-depth insight into the life and training of a spiritual master (ghe-she in Tibetan virtuous friend) or a Guru, which in Sanskrit means hardly (in qualities).
By reading this book you can find out what the training of a Spiritual Master consists in and especially how, after a fewDeep Templations Master Geshe Rabten Rinpoche practises day and night everything he has learnt to attain perfect awakening and perfection.
In the preface to his biography, His Holiness the Dalai Lama says:
„In addition to the inspiration that the life of Geshe Rabten may inspire, this book will show many Western readers that Dharma study and practice is a long and gradual process, requiring great patience and firm determination. Geshe Rabten's biography will provide readers with an example of how monks in Tibet studied and trained. It is probably the first book on the life of a „Cheetah” to be published in the West, which should produce an interest commensurate with its informative value.”
Geshe Rabten was one of the most outstanding Tibetan masters of our time. His biography
is not only a very interesting book depicting the true lifestyle of a Tibetan Buddhist master, it is also a valuable teaching and guide for the true Dharma practitioner.
Geshe Rabten is considered the pioneer of Dharma in Europe and the founder of several Dharma centres in Europe, including the Centre for Higher Tibetan Studies “Rabten Choelling” in Switzerland and founder of the Centre “Tashi Rabten” in Austria.
