The Splendor of an Autumn Moon: The Devotional Verse of Tsongkhapa
Description
The Tibetan saint Tsongkhapa (1357-1419), the founder of the Dalai Lama's tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, was renowned for his vast learning, meditational achievements, influential writings on practice and philosophy, and reform of tantric religious practices. A deeply humble and religious man, he expressed himself in exquisite verse.
Here, presented in both the original Tibetan and in English translation, are twenty-one devotional poems by Tsongkhapa. Each verse--dedicated to the Buddha, bodhisattvas, and lamas--illuminates some aspect of the Buddhist path. Gavin Kilty's commentary places each prayer into context, and his careful, artful translations will appeal to anyone with a love of poetry.
Praise for The Splendor of an Autumn Moon: The Devotional Verse of Tsongkhapa
"These songs are the verbal counterpart to thangka-painting. Gavin Kilty should be thanked for his translations."
— Andrew Schelling, Naropa University
"Making poetry out of sutra-like materials is a hugely daunting undertaking. Gavin Kilty has done a monumental job of getting these poems into their present highly readable state."
— Mike O'Connor
"Some of the most inspiring verses ever written."
— Geshe Thupten Jinpa, PhD, founder, Institute for Tibetan Classics