The First Karmapa
The Life and Teachings of Dusum Khyenpa
1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa
Translation: Khenpo David Karma Choephel, Michele Martin
Print edition: KTD Publications
Compiled by the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, this first English translation of the teachings and biographies of the First Karmapa, Dusum Khyenpa enables contemporary readers to fully receive the transmission of this peerless spiritual being, who brought perfect benefit to himself and others.
I aspire that you receive fully the transmission that is offered to you by this book. As you read Dusum Khyenpa’s teachings and his spiritual biographies, I hope that you will deepen your resolve and courage to transform yourself into a great being like him, who can bring perfect benefit to yourself and countless others — from the foreword by the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje
