The Treasury of Knowledge: Books Nine and Ten

Jamgon Kongtrul

ISBN 10: 1559393602 / ISBN 13: 9781559393607

Published by Shambhala Publications Inc, US, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Treasury of Knowledge: Books Nine and Ten
• Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1559393602
• ISBN 13: 9781559393607
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1084 grams

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Synopsis

Jamgön Kongtrul's ten-volume Treasury of Knowledge is a unique, encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings as they were preserved in Tibet. Tibetan Buddhist teachers expected their students to study Buddhist philosophical texts as well as practice reflection and meditation; present-day students have also realized that awakening has its source in study as well as in reflection and practice. Journey and Goal focuses on the spiritual path—the journey and the resultant state of enlightenment to which it leads—the goal. Extensively varied perspectives are offered not only from within the many schools of Buddhism but also from the different levels of practice and attainment. This is in fact the most comprehensive treatment of these themes to appear in the English language.

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.