A Buddhist holy man whose songs have been sung and studied since the
twelfth century, Milarepa exchanged a life of sin and maliciousness for
one of contemplation and love, eventually reaching--according to his
disciples--the ultimate state of enlightenment. His thousands of
extemporaneously composed songs communicate complex ideas in a simple,
lucid style. This volume features the religious leader's best and most
highly esteemed songs of love and compassion. Sure to inspire and
provide reading pleasure to a wide audience.
Considered by many of his followers to be another St. Francis, Milarepa
exchanged a life of sin and maliciousness for one of contemplation and
love, eventually reaching a state of enlightenment. His thousands of
extemporaneously composed songs have been widely sung and studied since
they were first recorded and disseminated centuries ago by his
disciples. This volume features the best and most highly esteemed of the
religious leader's songs of love and compassion that include lessons on
the negative aspects of ambition and the importance of finding inner
peace. In addition, he stresses the briefness of life: . . . so apply
yourself to meditation. Avoid doing evil, and acquire merit, to the best
of your ability, even at the cost of life itself. In short: Act so that
you have no cause to be ashamed of yourselves and hold fast to this
rule.