Introducing the Tibetan World and Thought of Mipam (1846-1912)

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Douglas Duckworth
East Tennessee State University (Johnson City, TN 37614-1710)

Mipam (1846-1912) is one of the most prolific figures in the history of Tibet and his works continue to be widely studied across the Tibetan cultural region and beyond. Mipam shaped the trajectory of the Nyingma school, a Buddhist tradition from Tibet that traces its history back to the early transmission of Buddhism from India in the eighth century. He is an influential figure in this tradition, and in terms of the breadth and depth of his writings, he is in a class of his own. Next summer I plan to finish the last section of my book, "Introducing the Tibetan World and Thought of Mipam," which will be a 200-page introduction to the life, works, and cultural world of Mipam. I have already finished a complete draft of the book, and plan to complete the last section, which contains a sample of Mipam’s writings in translation. I plan to expand and revise the final section at the Larung Gar monastic college in Sichuan, China, where Mipam’s texts comprise about 25% of the curriculum.

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Jamgön Mipam: His Life and Teachings (Book)
Title: Jamgön Mipam: His Life and Teachings
Author: Douglas Duckworth
Abstract: Jamgön Mipam (1846–1912) is one of the most extraordinary figures in the history of Tibet. Monk, mystic, and brilliant philosopher, he shaped the trajectory of Tibetan Buddhism’s Nyingma school. This introduction provides a most concise entrée to this great luminary’s life and work. The first section gives a general context for understanding this remarkable individual who, though he spent the greater part of his life in solitary retreat, became one of the greatest scholars of his age. Part Two gives an overview of Mipam’s interpretation of Buddhism, examining his major themes, and devoting particular attention to his articulation of the Buddhist conception of emptiness. Part Three presents a representative sampling of Mipam’s writings.
Year: 2011
Primary URL: http://www.worldcat.org/title/jamgon-mipam-his-life-and-teachings/oclc/703209195&referer=brief_results
Secondary URL: http://www.shambhala.com/html/catalog/items/isbn/978-1-59030-669-7.cfm
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Type: Single author monograph
ISBN: 978-1-59030-6

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