The Twelve Deeds B Sangye Tandar

The Twelve Deeds: A Brief Life Story of Tonpa Shenrab, the Founder of the Bon Religion

According to the Bon tradition of Tibet, Tonpa Shenrab was not only the founder of the Bon religion but also the first Buddha to appear in this "degenerate age'(Kaliyuga), with the express purpose of relieving the sufferings of all sentient beings. In the Twelve deeds, told accoring to he traditional format, we can read about the major events of Tonpa Shenrab's life, including this compassionate and miraculous deeds and his entrance into mahaparinirvana.

Translated by Sangye Tandar,
Edited by Richard Guard