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Taranatha s Life of Krishnacharya/Kanha

ISBN NO :9788185102702

SKU CODE: LTWA_9788185102702

BRAND :Library of Tibetan Works & Archives

Rs.60.00

This biography of one of the charismatic Indian siddhas or tantric depts prominent in the tantric lineages that were conveyed to Tibet particularlythose concerning Cakrasamvara and Vajravarahi was compiled by therenowned Tibetan historian Jonang Taranatha from both written and oralsources.

He describes Krishnacharya’s training with his own guru Jalandharipa his exploits in various parts of India which included discovery of theSamputatilaka Tantra and his eventual untimely death. His life whichis interesting as much for its setbacks as for its successes is typical ofthe siddha tradition to which he belonged. Of the various yogic traditionswhich flourished in the different regions of India Krishnacharya was largely responsible for propagating the Carya tradition in the East. Summarized accounts of Krishnacharya’s main male and female disciples as wellas sundry other stories concerning the order of Caryapa yogis are recounted here.

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8185102708

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8185102702

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This biography of one of the charismatic Indian siddhas or tantric depts prominent in the tantric lineages that were conveyed to Tibet particularlythose concerning Cakrasamvara and Vajravarahi was compiled by therenowned Tibetan historian Jonang Taranatha from both written and oralsources.

He describes Krishnacharya’s training with his own guru Jalandharipa his exploits in various parts of India which included discovery of theSamputatilaka Tantra and his eventual untimely death. His life whichis interesting as much for its setbacks as for its successes is typical ofthe siddha tradition to which he belonged. Of the various yogic traditionswhich flourished in the different regions of India Krishnacharya was largely responsible for propagating the Carya tradition in the East. Summarized accounts of Krishnacharya’s main male and female disciples as wellas sundry other stories concerning the order of Caryapa yogis are recounted here.

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8185102708

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8185102702

Book Specifications

ISBN NO 9788185102702
Product code LTWA_9788185102702
Weight 450 gm
Size In Cm. 22 cm X 15 cm X 1.2 cm
Binding Paperback