Niguma, Lady of Illusion

New material is uncovered in this historical yet mysterious tale of an eleventh-century Kashmiri woman. Niguma, who is the source of a major Tibetan Buddhist practice lineage, has been credited with thirteen works, all of which are included here. Her story and teachings remain relevant today, and plays into the issue of women as real spiritual leaders versus the male images of feminine principle. Additional texts are also included.