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Summary
A collection of spiritual songs attributed to Milarepa, the eleventh-century Tibetan Buddhist yogi and poet who is revered as one of Tibet's greatest saints. The songs convey esoteric Buddhist teachings through vivid natural imagery and spontaneous verse, recounting Milarepa's solitary meditation in Himalayan caves, his encounters with disciples and demons, and his realization of enlightenment.