The Treasury of Knowledge: Book Six, Part Three: Frameworks Of Buddhist Philosophy - Hardcover

Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1559392770 ISBN 13: 9781559392778

Publisher: Snow Lion, 2007

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. This volume, Frameworks of Buddhist Philosophy, is his masterful survey of the broad themes and subtle philosophical points found in more than fifteen hundred years of Buddhist philosophical writings. In a clear and systematic manner, he sets out the traditional framework of Buddhism's three vehicles and four philosophical systems, and provides an overview of the key points of each system. His syncretic approach, which emphasizes the strengths of each of the systems and incorporates them into a comprehensive picture of philosophical endeavor, is well-suited for scholar-practitioners who seek awakening through the combination of analytical inquiry and meditation.

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One of the only non-Gelug presentations of the tenet systems, Frameworks of Buddhist Philosophy is Kongtrul's masterful survey of broad themes and subtle philosophical points found in more than fifteen hundred years of Buddhist philosophical writings. In a clear and systematic manner, he sets out the traditional framework of Buddhism's three schools and four philosophical systems and provides an overview of the key points of each philosophical system. His approach is also syncretic in that it emphasizes the strengths of each philosophical system and incorporates them into a broad picture of philosophical endeavor. Both of these approaches are valuable for practitioners as an introduction and for scholars as a reference work.

Jamgön Kongtrul's Treasury of Knowledge in ten volumes is a unique encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings as they were presented in Tibet. Tibetan Buddhist teachers expected their students to study Buddhist philosophical texts as well as practicing reflection and meditation; present-day students have also realized that awakening has its source in study as well as in reflection and practice.

Traditional Yoga Studies' review: "Review of the Treasury of Knowledge"

"Meticulously researched and carefully worded, Elizabeth Callahan's translation of this key section from Jamgon Kongtrul's Treasury of Knowledge provides readable access to a terse and knotty exposition of a complex area of inquiry and study, for which we as her beneficiaries owe a considerable debt of gratitude."--Jules Levinson, PhD, Light of Berotsana Translation Group

Also see:

The Treasury of Knowledge: Book One: Myriad Worlds

The Treasury of Knowledge: Book Five: Buddhist Ethics and

The Treasury of Knowledge: Book Six, Part 4: Systems of Buddhist Tantra

Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé (1813-1899), a pivotal figure in eastern Tibet's nonsectarian movement, was one of the most outstanding writers and teachers of his time. In his monumental Treasury of Knowledge he presents a complete account of the major lines of thought and practice that comprise Tibetan Buddhism.

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Snow Lion
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1559392770
• ISBN 13: 9781559392778
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 480