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The Treasury of Knowledge, Book Seven and Book Eight, Parts One and Two: Foundations of Buddhist Study and Practice

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Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Treasury of Knowledge, Book Seven and Book Eight, Parts One and Two: Foundations of Buddhist Study and Practice

Contributors:

By (Author) Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye
Translated by Richard Barron
Foreword by Ringu Tulku

ISBN:

9781559393997

Series Number:

7

Publisher:

Shambhala Publications Inc

Imprint:

Snow Lion Publications

Publication Date:

15th January 2013

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:
Dewey:

294.340423

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

464

Dimensions:

Width 158mm, Height 234mm, Spine 29mm

Weight:

717g

Description

"In Tibetan religious literature, Jamg n Kongtr l's Treasury of Knowledge in ten books stands out as a unique, encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings as it was preserved in Tibet." In Tibetan religious literature, Jamgn Kongtrl's Treasury of Knowledge in ten books stands out as a unique, encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings as it was preserved in Tibet. Fundamentals of Buddhist Study and Practice comprises book seven and book eight, parts one and two of the Treasury of Knowledge. Book seven provides a detailed exposition of contemplation which consists of reflecting repeatedly on the points one has already understood in order to deepen ones appreciation of them. It includes a lucid discussion of various interpretations of the meaning of emptiness. Once one has gained certainty about the teachings through hearing and contemplation, the logical next step is that of integrating them into one's experience through the process known as meditation. This is the main focus of book eight. Part one of book eight presents the practice of meditation as a twofold process, comprising elements of calm abiding and a deeper awareness of the nature of reality. Part two of book eight treats the stages of meditation as these are described the sutra tradition that includes the three paths of the sravaka, the pratyekabuddha, and the bodhisattva.

Reviews

Jamgn Kongtrul Lodr Tay was one of the leading scholars of the nineteenth century. He broke through sectarian constraints and achieved a deep understanding of the different philosophical approaches in Tibet. I have no doubt that by studying Kongtruls works readers will be inspired to emulate his great qualities of humility, dedication, patience, and nonsectarianism.H.H. the Dalai Lama


The Treasury of Knowledge excellently presents the entire corpus of the sutra and mantra traditions, from the path of the common sciences all the way up to the uncommon Great Perfection, or Atiyoga, which is the culmination of the nine vehicles.H.H. Dudjom Rinpoch, author of A Torch Lighting the Way to Freedom

Author Bio

Jamg n Kongtr l (1813-1899) was a versatile and prolific scholar. He has been characterized as a "Tibetan Leonardo" because of his significant contributions to religion, education, medicine, and politics.

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