- Hardcover: 200 pages
- Publisher: I.B.Tauris (24 Dec 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1850434794
- ISBN-13: 978-1850434795
- Product Dimensions: 22.3 x 16.1 x 2.4 cm
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"[This is] a veritable gem for those who continue to find Tibetan Buddhism, and in particular the figure of the Dalai Lama, a source of fascination."--Thupten Jinpa, principal English-language translator to H.H. the Dalai Lama
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The Sixth Dalai Lama (1683-1706) refused to take full monastic vows, returned the vows he had already taken, and loved women, alcohol and archery with a passion that perhaps suggests he had a premonition of his early death at the age of 24. He also wrote love poetry, poetry that has survived in a Tibetan world where secular verse generally does not, precisely because he was the Dalai Lama. In this fascinating and completely original book, Paul Williams aims to make the Sixth Dalai Lama and his verses accessible to those with no background in the study of Buddhism or Tibet. He also offers a completely new translation of the extant erotic poems, which reveal a rich and complex personality. This first translation to be based on the latest critical edition and accompanied by hints on how to read the verses, as well as explanations of obscure points or allusions, will be of great interest to those desiring to learn more about eastern religion and spirituality.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Outstanding Poetry
14 April 2009
Format:Hardcover
Now, this is NOT the edition I have read. I actually picked up my copy from the Tibetan Library - a small book priced at under $2! However, the content is the same - the love songs of the Sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso (1683-1706).
The 'Sixth', as he is popularly known, remains a venerated enigma in the history of Tibet - he was a profligate, a `debauch' and a touching poet...Gyantsang Gyatso ("ocean of melodious songs") has gone down in the memory of the Tibetans as one who will never enable them to reconcile the awe they have for the institution (and person) of the Dalai Lama and the character of the Sixth.
He wrote several love songs, most dedicated to lovers he had by the number...he sang, was a passionate archer and an inveterate lover of chang (local wine)... over the years he has captivated the imagination of Tibetans and students of Tibetan Buddhism so much that they have forgotten that he never accepted his monastic vows and while he did remain in the Potala palace as the resident Dalai Lama, he was not the spiritual head...fantastically irreverent, spiritually advanced in his own way and a tender poet...
Does anyone see similarities between this and Sufi poetry? Write.
The 'Sixth', as he is popularly known, remains a venerated enigma in the history of Tibet - he was a profligate, a `debauch' and a touching poet...Gyantsang Gyatso ("ocean of melodious songs") has gone down in the memory of the Tibetans as one who will never enable them to reconcile the awe they have for the institution (and person) of the Dalai Lama and the character of the Sixth.
He wrote several love songs, most dedicated to lovers he had by the number...he sang, was a passionate archer and an inveterate lover of chang (local wine)... over the years he has captivated the imagination of Tibetans and students of Tibetan Buddhism so much that they have forgotten that he never accepted his monastic vows and while he did remain in the Potala palace as the resident Dalai Lama, he was not the spiritual head...fantastically irreverent, spiritually advanced in his own way and a tender poet...
Does anyone see similarities between this and Sufi poetry? Write.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Fascinating book and excellent translation
16 Jan 2009
Format:Hardcover
This book is excellent for those who want to be able to read the poetry of the VIth Dalai Lama in clear and simple english. However what is especially good about this translation is that the poetry does not lose its haunting beauty in translation. Also this book offers a fascinating overview of the VIth Dalai Lamas life and times placing the poems in context. Explanatry notes are also offered for each poem, which assist with understanding the more obscure verses. All in all this is an excellent book that I highly recommend!
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