Gateway to Knowledge, Volume II: A Condensation of the Tripitaka - Softcover

Rinpoche, Jamgon Mipham

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9789627341420: Gateway to Knowledge, Volume II: A Condensation of the Tripitaka
Softcover
ISBN 10: 9627341428 ISBN 13: 9789627341420
Publisher: Rangjung Yeshe Publications, 2004

Synopsis

The Gateway to Knowledge is a condensation
of the Tripitaka and its accompanying commentaries. Consolidating the intent of
Buddha Shakyamuni’s teachings into a unified body of textbooks, it is the philosophical backbone of the living tradition
of Tibetan Buddhism. This rich source book embodies the basics of Prajnaparamita
and Madhyamika as well as Abhidharma from both the Mahayana
and Hinayana perspectives. Every volume in this series includes the Tibetan text and the English translation on facing pages.
“The Tibetan master, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche (1846-1912) is an exceptional
treasure of wisdom, compassion and scholarship. His accomplishments in practice,
learning, composition and teaching are immense.
Volume II elucidates the Four Noble Truths.

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About the Author

Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche (1846-1912) was a student of Jamgön Kongtrul, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, and Paltrul Rinpoche; he was blessed by Manjushri, the full accomplished Buddha of wisdom. His work is an exceptional treasure of wisdom, compassion, and scholarship. Mipham Rinpoche became one of the greatest scholars of his time and his collected works fill more than thirty volumes. His chief disciple was Shechen Gyaltsab Pema Namgyal.

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Publisher
Rangjung Yeshe Publications
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9627341428
ISBN 13 
9789627341420
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
184
Editor
Morris Kathy
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