"This most inspiring, authentic and important book is a timely shower that certainly quenches our thirst for knowledge of the early sages of the Kaygu lineage of Tibet, many of whose lives are unknown to non-Tibetans. A golden treasure, this single volume contains fascinating life stories of many enlightened masters such as Tilopa, Naropa, Marpa, Milarepa, and Gampopa who are the crown jewels of the Buddhist world." -Tulku Thondup Rinpoche.

The Great Kagyu Masters, Khenpo Konchog Gyaltsen, Snow Lion Publications, Paperback, 298 pages, $22.95

Ven. Konchog Gyaltsen was born in Tsari, Tibet. After escaping the Chinese takeover, Rinpoche received his Acharya degree and then studied for years with highly realized masters of the different lineages. He did the traditional three-year retreat during which time he studied the Five-fold Profound Path of Mahamudra, the Six Yogas of Naropa and other teachings.

CONTENTS: The Great Kagyu Masters
Acknowledgement	vi
Introduction	vii
The Supplication to the Kagyu Forefathers	1
Vajradhara	7
The Buddha	17
Tilopa	33
Naropa	55
The Four Great Dharma Kings of Tibet	90
Marpa	97
Jetsun Milarepa	123
Atisha	145
Gampopa	187
The Glorious Phagmodrupa	205
The Twenty Verses of Praise to the Great Drikungpa	220
Dharma Lord Jigten Sumgon	227
The Life Story Called "Meaningful to Behold"	256
The Continuous Stream of the Blessing Lineage	270