✨ Guru Padmasambhava, the man who brought Buddhism to Tibet
Discover the extraordinary life of Guru Padmasambhava—one of the most influential figures in Tibetan Buddhism—in a beautifully colour illustrated storybook for all readers aged 10 and upwards, based on Jetsun Tāranātha’s original life-story account, Endowed With Three Confidences.
Now available in India (published by Notion Press), as well as Amazon online (for other countries), this 252-page colour edition brings together storytelling, Buddhist history and opportunities for reflection and inspiration.
Available in paperback (1310 INR) and hardback (1470 INR) , it welcomes younger readers, families and adults curious about Padmasambhava’s life and legacy. The adaptation introduces a traditional Buddhist narrative from the original Tibetan source in language accessible to a wide range of readers.
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A remarkable journey of a lone Buddhist hero
Known to Tibetans as Guru Rinpoche, the “Precious Guru,” Padmasambhava is celebrated for his role in establishing Buddhism in Tibet.
Follow his journey through forests, places of meditation and the Tibetan landscape, as he meets teachers, kings, courageous women and hostile ministers, and faces several attempts on his life and a horrific smear campaign that led him to cut short his 18 month stay in Tibet, after he had consecrated the first Tibetan monastery, Samye.
Inspiring Lessons and Examples
Padmasambhava’s life-story invites us to consider courage, compassion, wisdom and perseverance. What does it mean to face fear? How can wisdom help us respond to hostility? What can we learn from people whose lives seem very different from our own?
The “What Happened and Why” and “Pause and Wonder” sections give readers space to explore thought-provoking questions at their own pace. Colour illustrations bring the people, places and events of the story vividly to life.
“Key Words” sections explain unfamiliar names, terms and Buddhist concepts.
Read it independently, share it as a family, or use it to support discussion in Buddhist centres, libraries and educational settings.
Explore the book
Take a look inside the book through these sample pages:
About the writer-translator, Adele Tomlin
Adele Tomlin is a British Buddhist scholar, translator, writer and practitioner, and the founder of Dakini Translations. Her work introduces Buddhist teachings, history and literature to English-speaking readers through translations, research, interviews and creative projects. For commendations from leading academics and teachers in the Buddhist field, talks, music, podcasts, articles and more, see her personal website here.
For enquiries about the book, review copies or educational use, please use the contact page on Dakini Translations.
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