New Digital Edition of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘩𝘺𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘱𝘰

“For those of us who have had a little glimpse of emptiness, compassion, and the wisdom of the Buddha, it is inspiring to learn what the great masters of the past have achieved and how they spent their time and energy. Among these masters, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo shines like the Morning Star.”
— Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

To celebrate Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo’s anniversary, Khyentse Vision Project is pleased to share Khyentse Foundation’s revised digital edition of Matthew Akester’s translation of The Life of Jamyang Khyentsé Wangpo by Jamgön Kongtrül Lodrö Tayé. This classic biography recounts the remarkable life and activity of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820–1892), one of the most influential masters of nineteenth-century Tibet and a central figure in the Rimé movement.

A renowned scholar, teacher, and treasure revealer, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo played a vital role in preserving and transmitting the teachings of many lineages at a time when sectarian divisions threatened their existence. This biography was composed by Jamgön Kongtrül—one of his closest collaborators in the Rimé movement, who was both his disciple and teacher. This special relationship gives the account a rare authority.

“What I find magical is how Kongtrül combines formal hagiography and vernacular intimacy with such ease and authenticity. The biography is a testament to Khyentse’s greatness, of course, but also to their extraordinary relationship.”

— Matthew Akester

Matthew Akester has updated and revised his translation for this second edition in collaboration with Khyentse Foundation and Serindia Publications. An independent researcher and translator working in the field of Tibetan history, he has devoted many years of careful research and scholarship to preserving and sharing Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo’s legacy.

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