The Treasury of Knowledge: Books Two, Three, and Four (Hardcover)

Hardcover. Jamgoen Kongtruels 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. Buddhisms Journey to Tibet presents Kongtruel's masterful history of Buddhism in India and Tibet. Beginning with the appearance of the Buddha in our world (Book Two), it describes the Buddha's life, his enlightenment, and what he taught (Book Three) from a multitude of Buddhist viewpoints. Buddhism's transmission to and preservation in Tibet is the focus of the main part of this volume (Book Four), which describes the scriptural transmissions and lineages of meditation practice as well as the Buddhist arts that together make up the world of Tibetan Buddhism. Kongtrul's "Treasury of Knowledge" in 10 volumes is an encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings in Tibet. This volume, his masterful history of Buddhism, describes the Buddha's life and teachings, including material scriptures, non-material realization, and works inspired by his teaching. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …