The Great Image
The Life Story of Vairochana the Translator
Foreword by Dilgo Khyentse
Translated by Ani Jinba Palmo
Introduction by Thinley Norbu
Introduction by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse
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Shambhala Publications11/09/2004Pages: 366Size: 6 x 9ISBN: 9781590300695DetailsThe Great Image is an enthralling exploration of the life and legacy of Vairochana, a pivotal figure in the spread of Buddhism in Tibet. This biography outlines the journey he took as a scholar and translator—from his trials in India to his teachings in Tibet, emphasizing the dedication required to preserve and propagate the Dharma. Vairochana’s life highlights the interconnectedness of individual spiritual quests and the collective evolution of the Dharma, offering readers a profound understanding of the Ati Yoga doctrine and its transformative power. Through Vairochana’s story, readers are invited to reflect on their own spiritual paths and the enduring legacy of Tibetan Buddhism. This book is a testament to the resilience and wisdom of a spiritual luminary whose teachings continue to inspire practitioners today. The Great Image serves as an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Buddhism, spiritual transformation, or the art of translation.RelatedCheck items to add to the cart orAuthor Bio
Ani Jinba Palmo, born and educated in Holland, is a nun in the Tibetan tradition. She was a student of and translator for Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche until his death in 1991. She currently divides her time between retreats in Nepal and India and translating for Tibetan teachers in the United States and Europe.
Thinley Norbu (1931–2011) was a master teacher of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, with many devoted students in the West as well as Asia. Revered as an emanation of the fourteenth-century master Kunkhyen Longchenpa, Kyabje Thinley Norbu Rinpoche was a scholar, writer, poet, and translator, whose prolific publications include A Cascading Waterfall of Nectar, his masterwork on the ngöndro (or preliminary practices); The Sole Panacea, on the Seven-Line Prayer of Guru Rinpoche; and A Brief Fantasy History of a Himalayan, an illustrated account of personal reminiscences.
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse (Khyentse Norbu) is a Tibetan Buddhist lama who travels and teaches internationally and is also an award-winning filmmaker. He is the abbot of several monasteries in Asia and the spiritual director of meditation centers in Vancouver, San Francisco, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Taipei. He is also head of a Buddhist organization called Siddhartha’s Intent.Praise"The great translator Vairochana, crown ornament of all the Indian and Tibetan scholars, who was equal in realization and accomplishment to the second buddha from Oddiyana, extended the life force of the Buddhist teachings and living beings in Tibet in one lifetime." —Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
"We should read biographies of sublime beings and ponder their qualities in order to receive their blessings and go beyond time and space as they have done." —Thinley Norbu Rinpoche








