Copper Mountain Mandala: Mystic Land of Odiyan

For ten years, on a ridge overlooking the ocean in northern California, a center of knowledge and instruction was quietly under construction. The center is Odiyan, named for the birthplace of Padmasambhava, the great spiritual teacher said to dwell today on the great Copper Mountain. This book presents an account of Odiyan: its creation, its meaning and its purpose. Hundreds of pictures reveal Odiyan's beauty and detail the process of its formation; many pages chronicle the practical realities of Odiyan's construction. An inspiring narrative by Tarthang Tulku sets Odiyan in its context, revealing its heritage and demonstrating how Odiyan is shaping a new path for transmission of the teachings. This is a huge book weighing nearly 11 pounds and measuring 10.5 x 10.5 x 3 inches.