Fearless in Tibet

The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal

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Pub Date May 27 2014 | Archive Date Nov 17 2014
Hay House | Hay House, Inc.

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Tertön Sogyal was a 19th century visionary saint whose mastery of meditation led him to become the revered teacher to the 13th Dalai Lama. Known for his deep spiritual insights and service to the nation of Tibet, Tertön Sogyal’s ability to harness the power of the mind was born of his own profound understanding of the Buddha’s teachings while engaging in the world. Tertön Sogyal’s life of striving for perfection against great odds is an example of courageous diligence appreciated by spiritual practitioners of all traditions. And his practical instructions on meditation and opening one’s heart in devotion are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime. In Fearless in Tibet, Matteo Pistono shares Tertön Sogyal’s essential teachings and life story; from the challenges Tertön Sogyal faced during his early yogic training, to exploring the mystic’s inner world of visions and spiritual revelations, to how he worked to bring peace and harmony in Tibet and China. Fearless in Tibet is a journey where the readers will gain their own insight for today’s challenges: transforming negativity into opportunity magnetizing auspiciousness by letting go of attachments resting in awareness of the present moment enriching life by embracing impermanence finding refuge in meditation recognizing the awakened state is already present within Combining riveting storytelling with Tertön Sogyal’s profound spiritual instructions, Fearless in Tibet will infuse the reader’s spiritual path with wisdom and inspiration, as if the mystical yogi himself were present.

Tertön Sogyal was a 19th century visionary saint whose mastery of meditation led him to become the revered teacher to the 13th Dalai Lama. Known for his deep spiritual insights and service to the...

Advance Praise

Matteo Pistono's quest to visit places in Tibet associated with Tertön Sogyal, the adept who was a companion of the Thirteenth Dalai Lama, is revealing not only of the Tertön Sogyal life but also of circumstances in contemporary Tibet.
-- His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Pistono's first book, In the Shadow of the Buddha

When so little is known in general about Tertön Sogyal, it is timely indeed that Matteo Pistono has written this book about him... In this book, he throws light on a whole world and period of history, and brings Tertön Sogyal's story to life, based on his own tireless research, for which I congratulate him.
--Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

Fifteen years in the making, Matteo Pistono has written a lyrical biography of Tertön Sogyal (1856-1926), the most powerful tantric master of his era. Pistono's gracefully written stories are evocative and magically playful. But his rendition of Tertön Sogya's journey is also critical to understanding the fate of Tibet. As a dakini named Tsephei warned the master in 1915, "If China and Tibet fight in the future, everyone will lose, but in the end Tibet will succumb." This is now the living tragedy of our Tibet.
--Kai Bird, Pulitzer Prize winning biographer and historian.

The life of Tertön Sogyal offers an epic tale of great spiritual practice. Fascinating to read, the story shares many key teachings as well. Fearless in Tibet is a gem for anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhist practice and culture.
--Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness

Fearless in Tibet is filled with stories and poetry centering around the most profound topics in our human civilization. And what's more--it's a remarkably good read. A unique spiritual biography and a must for all followers of Padmasambhava's teachings.
-- Erik Pema Kunsang, author of Wellsprings of the Great Perfection

Matteo Pistono's quest to visit places in Tibet associated with Tertön Sogyal, the adept who was a companion of the Thirteenth Dalai Lama, is revealing not only of the Tertön Sogyal life but also...


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