Remembering the Lotus-Born: Padmasambhava in the History of Tibet's Golden Age

This book sheds light on Nyangrel Nyima Öser (1124–92), a highly influential yet lesser-known figure in Tibetan Buddhism. His pivotal work and biography, Copper Island, recounts how the Indian tantric master Padmasambhava introduced Buddhism to the region. This work elevated Padmasambhava to central importance in Tibetan history and established treasure revelation and recognized reincarnations as defining aspects of Tibetan culture.

This book examines Nyangrel’s contributions to hagiography, reincarnation theory, treasure recovery, and historiography.

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