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Nineteenth-century Tibetan mystic Terton Sogyal was a visionary, whose mastery of meditation led him to be a revered teacher to the Thirteenth Dalai Lama. Known for his deep spiritual insights and service to the nation of Tibet, Terton Sogyal's ability to harness the power of the mind was born of both his profound understanding of the Buddha's teachings and his unique experiences, all the while striving for peace against tremendous odds. His life is an example of courage and diligence appreciated by spiritual practitioners of all traditions; and his practical instructions on meditation and opening one's heart--amid conflict, uncertainty, and change--are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime.
Fearless in Tibet, the first comprehensive work in English on Terton Sogyal, captures the essence of his teachings and his inner world of visions and spiritual realizations. It also brings to life the challenges he faced during his early yogic training and his efforts to promote harmony between Tibet and China.
Combining riveting storytelling and Terton Sogyal's profound instructions, Matteo Pistono takes you on a journey through the mystical past that reveals practical inner guidance for today's challenges. You will see the power of transforming negativity into opportunity, letting go of attachments, becoming present, and embracing impermanence. This intricate tapestry of intrigue and spirituality will infuse your path with timeless wisdom and inspiration.
Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal, Matteo Pistono, Hay House, Paperback, 351 pp, $17.95
Matteo Pistono is a writer, photographer, practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism, and author of "Fearless in Tibet: The Life of the Mystic Terton Sogyal" (Hay House 2014). Pistono lived and traveled throughout Tibet and the Himalayas for a decade, bringing to the West graphic accounts and photos of China's human rights abuses in Tibet, detailed in his memoir, "In the Shadow of the Buddha" (Dutton 2011). Pistono's writings and photographs about Tibetan and Himalayan cultural, political, and spiritual landscapes have appeared in The Washington Post, BBC's In-Pictures, The Global Post, Men's Journal, Kyoto Journal, and HIMAL South Asia. He is the founder of Nekorpa (www.nekorpa.org), a non-profit foundation working to protect sacred pilgrimage sites around the world, and he sits on the Executive Council of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, and the Board of Directors of Rigpa Fellowship and the Conservancy for Tibetan Art and Culture. Pistono and his wife, Monica, divide their time between Wyoming, Washington DC, and Asia.
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