Milarepa spent the rest of his adult life practicing meditation in seclusion and teaching groups of disciples mainly through spontaneous songs of realization (mgur).

This biography by Andrew Quintman explores the life of the great Tibetan yogi Milarepa. It begins with the story of his parents and birth, then traces his journey from sorcery to spiritual awakening, highlighting his devotion to Marpa, solitary meditation, and visionary songs.