The Treasury of Knowledge: Book Six, Part Four: Systems of Buddhist Tantra - Hardcover

Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 155939210X ISBN 13: 9781559392105

Publisher: Snow Lion, 2005

Synopsis

In Tibetan religious literature, Jamgön Kongtrül'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. The tantric path is often referred to as the indestructible way of secret mantra, the essence of which is the indestructible union of wisdom (the understanding of emptiness) and method (immutable great bliss). This volume sets forth the various systems that constitute this path, both those of the ancient tantra tradition and of the new tradition.

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About the Author

Jamgön Kongtrül (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.

From the Back Cover

In Tibetan religious literature, Jamgön Kongtrul's Treasury of Knowledge stands out as a unique encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings as they were presented in Tibet. This set will contain 10 volumes when it is completed in 2007.

The "indestructible way of secret mantra" refers to the tantric path, the essence of which is the indestructible union of wisdom (the understanding of emptiness) and method (immutable great bliss). This volume sets forth the various systems that constitute this path, both those of the ancient tantra tradition and of the new tradition.

Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé (1813-1899), a pivotal figure in eastern Tibet s non-sectarian movement, was an outstanding writer and teacher.

This volume sets forth the various systems that constitute the tantric path, both those of the ancient tantra tradition and of the new tradition.

"This crucial section of Jamgön Kongtrul s seminal masterpiece The Treasury of Knowledge will fill a long-standing critical gap in our understanding of Buddhist tantra. Never before has there been such a thorough and systematic exposition of the subject available in a western language. Ingrid McLeod and Elio Guarisco have done an excellent job in translating this profound work to make it accessible to both scholars and practitioners. Finally, we might know what we are doing!" SARAH HARDING

"...a magnificent overview of the Vajrayana traditions of Tibet...yet another jewel in the setting that is the expression of Kalu Rinpoche s intent the complete English translation of The Treasury of Knowledge." CHÖKYI NYIMA (Richard Barron)

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In Tibetan religious literature, Jamgön Kongtrul's Treasury of Knowledge in ten books stands out as a unique encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings as they were preserved in Tibet.

The tantric path is often referred to as "the indestructible way of secret mantra," the essence of which is the indestructible union of wisdom (the understanding of emptiness) and method (immutable great bliss). This volume sets forth the various systems that constitute this path, both those of the ancient tantra tradition and of the new tradition.

"This crucial section of Jamgön Kongtrul's seminal masterpiece The Treasury of Knowledge will fill a long-standing critical gap in our understanding of Buddhist tantra. Never before has there been such a thorough and systematic exposition of the subject available in a Western language. Elio Guarisco and Ingrid McLeod have done an excellent job in translating this profound work to make it accessible to both scholars and practitioners. Finally, we might know what we are doing!"--Sarah Harding

"...a magnificent overview of the Vajrayana traditions of Tibet...yet another jewel in the setting that is the expression of Kalu Rinpoché's intent - the complete English translation of The Treasury of Knowledge."--Chökyi Nyima (Richard Barron)

Edition details

• Publisher: Snow Lion
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 155939210X
• ISBN 13: 9781559392105
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 576