Legends Of The Mahasiddhas
A richly illustrated collection of stories about the mahasiddhas, spiritual adventurers who attained enlightenment and magical powers by disregarding convention A modern translation of ancient legends that reveals the human qualities of the rebellious saints known as siddhas and the vital elements of their philosophy Recounts stories of enlightened masters from all walks of life, including a washer-man, a thief, a conman, a gambler and a whore and the magical and crazy deeds of each, such as walking through walls, flying, talking with birds and turning people to stone Richly illustrated with paintings of the tantric saints by artist Robert Beer
