The Treasury of Knowledge: Book Six, Part Four (Hardcover)

Elio Guarisco

ISBN 10: 155939210X / ISBN 13: 9781559392105

Published by Shambhala Publications Inc, Ithaca, 2005

About this Item

Hardcover. 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. 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. Embodies the entire range of Buddhist teachings as they were preserved in Tibet. This volume sets forth the various systems that constitute the tantric path. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Treasury of Knowledge: Book Six, Part Four (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc, Ithaca
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 155939210X
• ISBN 13: 9781559392105
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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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.

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.