The historical origins of Milarepa's story

This book is historical fiction based on the published biography on the  'Namthar', the Life of Milarepa and the 'Grubum' or Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa as it was first published in Tibet in 1488 CE.  These two works were based on the material and notes collected by Milarepa's adopted son Rechung during his life.  They were kept very secret until a colourful character, often referred to as the Mad Yogi from Tsan, but whose real name was Tsangnyon Heruka, collated the materials and published both books.  He was considered to be the reincarnation of Rechung himself and claimed to have direct visions of Milarepa.  The Wind Rider, Milarepa closely follows the original story but makes it accessible to modern readers unfamiliar with Tibet or Buddhist philosophy.  It is up to the reader to decide what to believe or dismiss as fantasy.