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In this book, three men narrate the story of the Buddha’s life.  One is his son and disciple Rahul.  Another is King Bimbisara’s charioteer, Triguna.  The third narrator is Ananda, a cousin and disciple of the Master.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndia is blessed with a rich spiritual legacy.  Many great Master arisen here, pursuing different Paths in their quest for the Ultimate Truth.  Yet their message has always been one of immense tolerance and compassion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, lived and taught over 2500 years ago.  His teachings comprised some of the highest moral philosophy then known to man and appealed to the rational and the poetic mind alike.  He led a remarkable life, traveling and teaching ceaselessly for 45 years after attaining Enlightenment.  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In his foreword to this book Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama states that \"Buddhism with its powerful central message of compassion … transformed Tibetans from the powerful warlike nation that dominated Central Asia in the seventh century to the more peaceful and religious people they are today.\"  With China's continued occupation of Tibet threatening the 'very existence of a distinct Tibetan identity and culture' the Dalai Lama feels it his 'primary responsibility to take whatever steps I must to save my people and their unique heritage from total annihilation.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Ardy Verhaegan not only' succinctly tells the story of each of the Dalai Lamas and their contributions as human beings to Tibet's destiny', as the Dalai Lama points out, but also the historical narrative within which these eminent personalities played out their lives.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescriptions of the workings of the institution itself and the current struggles of Tibetan culture to survive outside its historical borders round out this volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichly annotated, this introduction to the institution of the Dalai Lama is of value to both serious students of Tibetan history and culture and all those interested in one of the more fascinating stories of our times.  The perilous flight of the Dalai Lama into exile and the subsequent success of the Tibetan Diaspora community against tremendous odds are having profound implications for humanity at large.  Ironically, while imperiled within Tibet itself, the spiritual legacy of the land of snows has spread through its incarnate lamas and teachers such that the principles of peace, compassion and individual enlightenment inherent in Tibetan Buddhist culture and embodied in the Dalai Lama now enjoy favor worldwide.  The awarding of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize to the Dalai Lama is indicative of this esteem, not only towards His Holiness but also the institution he represents. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is an excellent introduction to the history of Tibet, a good overview of the current plight of Tibet and the current Dalai Lama's role in seeking relief for his oppressed and endangered people.  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It points to an urgent task: Tibet must be preserved for the spiritual life of the world.\u003cbr\u003e= Brother David Steindl-Rast, O.S.B., co-author with Robert Aitken Roshi of the Ground We Share\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very precious book that is much needed in shedding historical light on this increasingly important spiritual tradition that, through the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, is giving significant spiritual leadership in a very troubled, confused world.  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Buddhism and the written language of Tibet\u003cbr\u003e22.    Bengal Pandits in the Buddhist Propaganda\u003cbr\u003e23.    Life of Dipankara Sri Jhana-Atisa\u003cbr\u003e24.    The King of Tibet-His anxiety to reform Buddhism\u003cbr\u003e25.    The King of Tivet Died in Captivity\u003cbr\u003e26.    Prince Chan Chub sends for Nag-tcho Lochava\u003cbr\u003e27.    The kings of Tibet commissions Nag-tcho to proceed to Magadha\u003cbr\u003e28.    Nag-tcho sets out for India\u003cbr\u003e29.  Nag-tcho arrives at Vikrama Sila\u003cbr\u003e30.    Religious assemble at Vikrama Sila\u003cbr\u003e31.    Aitsa Consults the Oracles about his going to Tibet\u003cbr\u003e31.    The Doctrine of Transmigration\u003cbr\u003e32.    The Lamaic Hierarchy of Tibet\u003cbr\u003e33.    The First Jataka \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAPPENDICES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.       The Lay of Lachen\u003cbr\u003e2.       An Account of Pranpooree\u003cbr\u003e3.       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It is a remarkable coverage of Mahayana Buddhist topics especially of the type often associated with the Yogacara school of Buddhism yet is of interest to everyone who desires an introduction to Mahayana Buddhism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere, the world is like a mirage.  The mind has poured out its impression of externals.  To get liberated one must stop this outpouring.  An advanced individual understands and comes to realize the self-nature of the world which is really so.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBodhidharma by Sesshu  (1420-1506)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Alex Wayman\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER ONE\u003cbr\u003eRavana, Lord of Lanka, Aska for Instruction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHATER TWO\u003cbr\u003eCollection of All the Dharmas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER THREE\u003cbr\u003eOn Impermanancy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER FOUR\u003cbr\u003eOn Intutive Understanding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER FIVE\u003cbr\u003eOn the Deduction of the Permanancy of Tathagatahood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER SIX\u003cbr\u003eOn Momentariness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER SEVEN\u003cbr\u003eOn Transformation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER EIGHT\u003cbr\u003eOn Meat-Eating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER NINE\u003cbr\u003eThe Dharanis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSAGATHAKAM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendix\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki \/ Motilal Banarsidass \/ Paperback","offer_id":40776421441705,"sku":"18291","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/18291_9236fb7a-d286-43a7-9f97-88a41f968451.jpg?v=1625526021"},{"product_id":"18300-the-lankavatara-sutra-a-mahayana-text","title":"The Lankavatara Sutra - A Mahayana Text","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki\u003cbr\u003eMotilal Pandit\/\u003cbr\u003eTranslator(s): Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Munshiram Manoharlal\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2013\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 295\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 978812150925-1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe present translation of D.T. Suzuki is based upon the Sanskrit edition of Bunyu Nanjo (1923). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Lankavatara Sutra reflects those fundamental themes of Buddhism which the Mahayana in general cherishes and upholds. It looks at existence from the absolute and relative realms, and thinks that suffering will be experienced so long as one confines oneself to the realm of the relative. Since the relative cannot be ultimately realm, it has to be seen as nothing more than a projection of the mind. As to how to realize the ultimate truth of unity the text resorts to general Mahayana theory of Buddhalogy in which the Buddha is seen as the ultimate ontological principle. In order to realize unity with this ontic principle, we have to make use of such methods, which though relative, terminate in the realization of Enlightenment, These methods are spoken of as Skilful Means. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a spiritual manual, the text points out as to how the Bodhisattvas, on account of their unlimited compassion for sentient beings, work for the salvation of all. While delineating on the theme of Bodhisattvas, the text thereby speaks about the ten vows of a Bodhisattva. It is in incarnating these vows of a Bodhisattva. It is in incarnating these vows within that a real turn-about or spiritual transformation occurs, and thereby are uprooted the roots of ignorance. The text, thus, offers a spiritual banquet to those who want to taste the bliss eternal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBodhidharma by Sesshu  (1420-1506)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword \u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER ONE\u003cbr\u003eRavana, Lord of Lanka, Aska for Instruction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHATER TWO\u003cbr\u003eCollection of All the Dharmas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER THREE\u003cbr\u003eOn Impermanancy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER FOUR\u003cbr\u003eOn Intutive Understanding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER FIVE\u003cbr\u003eOn the Deduction of the Permanancy of Tathagatahood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER SIX\u003cbr\u003eOn Momentariness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER SEVEN\u003cbr\u003eOn Transformation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER EIGHT\u003cbr\u003eOn Meat-Eating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER NINE\u003cbr\u003eThe Dharanis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSAGATHAKAM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendix\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki \/ Munshiram Manoharlal \/ Hardcover","offer_id":40776421572777,"sku":"18300","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/18300_3bf11d88-a497-44d7-a1f8-ef01162023e9.jpg?v=1625569759"},{"product_id":"18526-the-conception-of-buddhist-nirvana","title":"The Conception of Buddhist Nirvana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Theodore Stcherbatsky\u003cbr\u003eEditor(s): Jaideva Singh\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Motilal Banarsidass\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2003\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 315\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 8120805291\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Conception of Buddhist Nirvana provides an English translation of Nagarjuna’s chapters on Causality and Nirvana and Chandrakirti’s comprehensive commentary on the Sanskrit Text and presents a rare exposition of the Madhyamaka Dialectic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is edited by Jaideva Singh with an exhaustive introduction, containing the historical background of the Madhyamaka philosophy, a lucid exposition of it merciless logic, an admirable presentation of its uncanny metaphysics and a systematic account of its soteriology and Buddhology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe editor has also provided an Analysis of contents and has added those portions of the text and the Sanskrit commentary on the basis of which Stcherbatsky wrote out his book. This will enable the reader to make a comparative study of Stcherbatsky’s version with the original Sanskrit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHEODORE STCHERBATSKY (1866-1942) one of the pioneering scholars of Buddhist Studies who wrote, edited and translated several works like – Nyayabindu, Abhisamayalamkara Prajnaparamitopadesa Sastra, Buddhist Logic (2 Vols.), The Central Conception of Buddhism, Erkenntnistheorie and Logic, nqch der Lehre der Spateren Buddhisten and so on and so forth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART I\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMahayana and Hinayana \u003cbr\u003eThree phases in Buddhism\u003cbr\u003eMadhyamaka Sastra: Life of Nagarjuna and Aryadeva\u003cbr\u003eThe Original Sources of Mahayana\u003cbr\u003eThe Madhyamaka Works and Schools\u003cbr\u003eThe Madhyamaka Dialectic: Its Origin, Structure and Development\u003cbr\u003ePositive Contribution of Nagarjuna\u003cbr\u003eDistinction between Hinayana and Mahayana\u003cbr\u003eMain features of Madhyamaka Philosophy\u003cbr\u003eAnalysis of Contents\u003cbr\u003ePreliminary\u003cbr\u003eMystic Intuition (Yogi-Pratyaksa)\u003cbr\u003eBuddha’s belief inj personal Immortality\u003cbr\u003eWas Buddha an Agnostic\u003cbr\u003eThe Position of the later Schools of Hinayana\u003cbr\u003eThe Double Character of the Absolute\u003cbr\u003eThe Vaibhasikas\u003cbr\u003eThe Sautrantikas\u003cbr\u003eThe Yogacaras\u003cbr\u003eThe Madhyamikas\u003cbr\u003eThe Doctrine of Causality in the Hinayana\u003cbr\u003eThe Doctrine of Relativity\u003cbr\u003eThe Real Eternal Buddha\u003cbr\u003eThe New Conception of Nirvana\u003cbr\u003eIs relativity itself reality?\u003cbr\u003eParallel Developments in Buddhism and Brahmanism\u003cbr\u003eEuropean Parallels\u003cbr\u003eThe Position of Nyaya-Vaisesika\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eA Treatise on Relativity\u003cbr\u003ePrefatory\u003cbr\u003eExamination of Causality\u003cbr\u003ePreliminary\u003cbr\u003eThe Meaning of Pratitya-Samutpada\u003cbr\u003eThe Meaning of this Term in Hinayana\u003cbr\u003eThe Hinayanist Interpretation rejected\u003cbr\u003eThe Opinion of Bhavaviveka refuted\u003cbr\u003eBhavaviveka’s Criticism Unsound\u003cbr\u003eThe Definition of the term by Bhavaviveka\u003cbr\u003eThe Principle of Reality: The Law of all Pluralistic existence\u003cbr\u003eCausality Denied\u003cbr\u003eIdentity of Cause and Effect Denied\u003cbr\u003eBhavaviveka assails the Comment of Buddhapalita\u003cbr\u003eThe First Objection of Bhavaviveka Answered\u003cbr\u003eThe Second Point of Bhavaviveka Rejected\u003cbr\u003eThe Madhyamika Method Explained\u003cbr\u003eBuddhapalita’s Comment Vindicated from the Standpoint of Formal Logic\u003cbr\u003eThe Answer of the Sankhya Virtually Repudiated by Buddhapalita\u003cbr\u003eSome Minor Points Explained\u003cbr\u003eThe Third Stricture of Bhavaviveka Answered.  The Denial of one View does not imply the Acceptance of the contrary\u003cbr\u003eExamination of Bhavaviveka’s Formal Argument Against The Sankhya\u003cbr\u003eBhavaviveka’s Argument Assailed From the Standpoint of Formal Logic\u003cbr\u003eAnother Attempt of Bhavaviveka to Vindicate His Argument\u003cbr\u003eBhavaviveka Also Avails Himself of the Argument That for the Monist All Individual Existence is Unreal\u003cbr\u003eAnother Formal Error in the Syllogism of Bhavaviveka\u003cbr\u003eThe Madhyamika Repudiates His Opponent on Principles Admitted by Him\u003cbr\u003eLogical Refutation on The Basis of Facts Admitted By Only One Party\u003cbr\u003eDenial of Causality Through Separate Substance\u003cbr\u003eCombined Causality Denied\u003cbr\u003eNo Pluralistic Universe Without Causation\u003cbr\u003eCausality Through The Will Of God\u003cbr\u003eMahayana And Hinayana Contrasted\u003cbr\u003eThe Direct And Indirect Meaning of Buddha’s Words\u003cbr\u003eHow Is The Moral Law To be Vindicated in An Unreal World?\u003cbr\u003eThe Twelve Membered Causal Series Refers To the Phenomenal World\u003cbr\u003eControversy About the Validity of Logic\u003cbr\u003eControversy with The Buddhist Logician Continued\u003cbr\u003eCritique of the Notion of An Absolute Particular Point-instant\u003cbr\u003eIntrospection\u003cbr\u003eThe Discussion About The Point-instant Resumed\u003cbr\u003eIs There A Cogniser?\u003cbr\u003eVindication of Phenomenal Reality\u003cbr\u003eThe Definition of Sense Perception\u003cbr\u003eThe Hinayana Theory of Causation Examined\u003cbr\u003eThe Existence of Separate Energies Denied\u003cbr\u003eCausation Is Not Co-ordination\u003cbr\u003eThe Cause-Condition\u003cbr\u003eThe Object – A Condition of Mental Phenomena\u003cbr\u003eThe Cause Materials Denied\u003cbr\u003eThe Special Cause Also Denied\u003cbr\u003eExamination of Nirvana\u003cbr\u003eThe Hinayanistic Nirvana Rejected\u003cbr\u003eThe Mahayanistic Nirvana\u003cbr\u003eNirvana Not An Ens (a particular existing entity)\u003cbr\u003eNirvana is not Non-Ens (non-existing entity)\u003cbr\u003eNirvana Is The World Viewed Sub specie Aeternitatis\u003cbr\u003eNirvana Is Not Both Ens And Non-Ens together\u003cbr\u003eNor Is Nirvana A negation of Both Ens And Non-Ens Together\u003cbr\u003eThe Real Buddha, What?\u003cbr\u003eUltimate Identity of The Phenomenal And The Absolute\u003cbr\u003eThe Antimonies\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART II\u003cbr\u003ePreliminary\u003cbr\u003eBuddhism And Yoga\u003cbr\u003eMystic Intuition (Yoga-Pratyaksa)\u003cbr\u003eBuddha’s Belief In Personal Immortality\u003cbr\u003eWas Buddha An Agnostic?\u003cbr\u003eThe Position of The Later Schools of The Hinayana\u003cbr\u003eThe Double Character of The Absolute\u003cbr\u003eThe Vaibhasikas\u003cbr\u003eThe Sautrantikas\u003cbr\u003eThe Yogacaras\u003cbr\u003eThe Madhyamikas\u003cbr\u003eThe Doctrine of Causality In The Hinayana\u003cbr\u003eThis Doctrine Modified In Mahayana\u003cbr\u003eThe Doctrine of Relativity\u003cbr\u003eThe Real Eternal Buddha Cognised In Mystic Intuition\u003cbr\u003eThe New Conception Of Nirvana\u003cbr\u003eIs Relativity Itself Relative?  Condemnation of All Logic For The Cognition Of The Absolute\u003cbr\u003eParallel Developments In Buddhism And Brahmanism\u003cbr\u003eEuropean Parallels\u003cbr\u003eThe Position Of Nyaya-Vaisesika\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eAppendix\u003cbr\u003eNagarjuna’s Treatise On Relativity\u003cbr\u003ePrefatory\u003cbr\u003eDedication\u003cbr\u003eChapter I\u003cbr\u003eExamination Of Causality\u003cbr\u003eChapter XXV\u003cbr\u003eExamination Of Nirvana\u003cbr\u003eA Comment Upon Nagarjuna’s Treatise On Relativity By Chandrakirti\u003cbr\u003eExamination Of Causality\u003cbr\u003ePreliminary\u003cbr\u003eThe Meaning Of Pratitya Samutpada According To The Author\u003cbr\u003eThe Meaning Of This Term In Hinayana\u003cbr\u003eThe Hinayanist Interpretation Rejected\u003cbr\u003eThe Opinion Of Bhavaviveka\u003cbr\u003eBhavaviveka’s Criticism Of Buddhapalita’s Comment\u003cbr\u003eThe Definition Of The Term By Bhavaviveka\u003cbr\u003eThe Principle Of Relativity The Law Of All Pluralistic Existence\u003cbr\u003eCausality Denied\u003cbr\u003eIdentity Of Cause And Effect Denied\u003cbr\u003eBhavaviveka Assails The Comment Of Buddhapalita\u003cbr\u003eThe First Objection Of Bhavaviveka Answered\u003cbr\u003eThe Second Point Of Bhavaviveka Viz. 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Also called Budon Rinpoche, is held in great esteem by Tibetan and Mongolian learned lamas. It is distinguished from the work of Taranatha by the plan of its composition. It consists of three parts. The history proper is preceded by a systematical review of the whole of Buddhist literature so far as preserved in Tibet and it is followed by a systematical catalogue of works, authors and translations of all the literature contained in the Kanjur and Tanjur collections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first Part is of an overwhelming scientificial value. It represents a synthesis of everything which directly or remotely bears the stamp of Buddhism. The whole of its literature sacred and profane, is here reviewed as divided in periods, schools and subject matter. No one was better qualified than Bu-ston for her was one of the redactors of the Kanjur and Tanjur collections in their full form. The present Translation is divided into 2 books. Book I contains 3 parts, part I the merit of studying and preaching the doctrine, part II general review of the literature of Buddhism, Part III The consideration and fulfillment of the rules, prescribed, for study and teaching. Book II includes. The History of Buddhism Aeon, The rise of the Buddha in this world. An exhaustive note in the end enhances its utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDEDICATORY VERSES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK I\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI. 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It sketches the picture of the religious leader of the remote past with a view of making it bear upon the living present and become a factor in the formation of the future. 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In the words of Henry Clarke Warren, the author of the volume - Translation has been the means employed as being the most effectual…The selections of the first chapter are on the Buddha; next follow those which deal chiefly with the Doctrine; while others concerning the Order and secular life constitute the closing chapter of the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe uniqueness of the volume lies in the selective presentation of the materials and their organization. Introductory notes preceding discussion of each chapter, amply annotated, add to its originality. 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Arnold contends that Candrakirti marshals against Buddhist foundationalism an approach that resembles twentieth-century ordinary language philosophy – and does so by employing what are finally best understood as transcendental arguments. The conclusion that Candrakirti’s arguments thus support a metaphysical claim represents a bold new understanding of Madhyamaka.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEXCERPTS FROM REVIEWS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Buddhists, Brahmins, and Belief is cross-cultural philosophy at its best, dazzling foray into the heart of Indian and Western ideas of knowledge, reality, and truth.”\u003cbr\u003e\t\t\t- Roger R. 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This is an excellent and innovative take on an extremely rich and important period, a veritable feast for those interested in getting a deeper understanding of this very rich source of insights.”\u003cbr\u003e\t\t\t\t- Georges Dreyfus, Williams College, author of The Sound of    Two Hands Clapping: The Education of a Tibetan Monk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A deeply illuminating and in some respects revolutionary interpretation of the Madhyamika critique of Dignaga’s epistemology. Arnold’s book is also a philosophical achievement in its own right, deploying with admirable care and precision the distinction between truth and justification to argue that the principal purpose of argument is not to produce but to justify belief, and to show thereby that Mimamsakas and Madhyamikas may both be justified in holding what they hold.”\u003cbr\u003e\t\t\t- Paul J. 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Prima Facie Justification and the Mimamsaka Critique of Buddhist Foundationalism\u003cbr\u003eParthasarathimisra’s Doxastic Account of svatah pramanya \u003cbr\u003e“Mimamsa Has Only One Real Enemy: Buddhism”\u003cbr\u003eJustification, Truth, and he Question of Vedic Authority\u003cbr\u003eShould We All, Then, Perform the Agnihotra Sacrifice?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART III:\u003cbr\u003eTHE METAPHYSICAL ARGUMENTS OF MADHYAMAKA \u003cbr\u003e5.\tA Philosophical Grammar for the Study of Madhyamaka\u003cbr\u003eOn the Basic Impulse of Madhyamaka\u003cbr\u003e“Epistemology” and “Transcendental Arguments”\u003cbr\u003e Skepticism vis-à-vis Madhyamaka\u003cbr\u003e6.\tCandrakirti Against Bare Particulars:\u003cbr\u003eAn Expression of Madhyamika Metaphysics\u003cbr\u003eAre Madhyamikas Defending a Claim? 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Like them, it is in part an historical account, in part a description of conditions in the earlier part of the twentieth century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSir Charles Bell traces the History of the introduction of Buddhism, of the resistance and general decay of the older magic-worship of Ponism, and of the developments which have taken place within Tibetan Buddhism itself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe latter part of the Book deals more particularly with the Religious organization, with life in the great monasteries and with the religious customs and beliefs of the people. The illustrations are from the author's own photographs taken in Tibet, Sikkim and Bhutan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART ONE : HOW IT CAME\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. A Hidden Land :\u003cbr\u003eAn inaccessible Country with a Cold climate has kept others out-Homogeneous-A race of nomads-Has not progressed in Material civilization-Turns to religion-And to trade and brigandage-Instinct for orderliness-But Religion the strongest force-Living beliefs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. The Old Faith :\u003cbr\u003eThe Nature of Pon, the old faith-Shamanism-Magical tambourines-Human sacrifices-Inferences from Mongolia-and from other Nations forming part of the Mongolian branch of the human race-And from Tibetan Buddhism itself, strongly impregnated with Pon-Tantrik practices-Nature, and the Worship of Nature, in Tibet-No monks, no nuns, no temples-Lepchas, Limbus, Lolos, Mosos-Ponist kings in Tibet-Strongholds of Pon-The Ke-sar epic of pre-Buddhist days-Hor and Ling-Popularity of this epic-Recited by shepherds and others-A woman recites it-Ke-sar wins the princess-A savage Song and savage treatment-The three divisions of the epic-Nationality of Ke-sar-Buddhism causes changes in Pon-Black Pon and White Pon-Death for harmful sorcerers-Visit to a Ponist monastery-Influence of Pon on Tibetan Buddhism-Religions compromise with their predecessors-Awe inspired by Lepcha gods-Demonolatry in Sikkim-the Sikkim gods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Gotama, The Buddha :\u003cbr\u003eHouse and parentage-was the Buddha an Indian?-Early strivings for the Truth-Gains Enlightenment-The Bodhi Tree-The first sermon-The Noble Eightfold Path-The Four Noble Truths-A religion of conduct-Intellectual, not emotional-Karma-The Chain of Causation-Desire as to the form of one's rebirth-Arhat, Nirvana-Not definable-Buddhism not pessimistic or selfish-Position of women in Buddhism- Daily life of the Buddha-Tolerance-Arouses no violent opposition-Reasons why Buddhism has endured-The Buddha did not teach interference in politics-Did not recognize Prayer or sacrifice-'The abominable Doctrine of the forgiveness of sins'-The social virtues prescribed to laymen-Buddhism in India.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Buddhism Comes to Tibet : \u003cbr\u003eChanges in Buddhism-Great Vehicle and Little Vehicle (Mahayana and Hinayana)-Bodhisattvas-Buddhas and deities-Worship of the Sacred Books-Spells-Metaphysical discussions-Nagarjuna-Abstract of Teaching in the Great Vehicle-Differs greatly from the Buddha's teaching-Buddhism declines within India but remains strong in the north-west-Nalanda and Vikramashila-Hindu influence on Buddhism-Tantrism-Nirvana and Sexual union-This later Buddhism comes from India to Tibet-King To-to-ri-King 'Straight-Strong-Deep'-King Ti-song De-Tsen-Teaching from China and from Ladakh-Shanti Rakshita-Tibetans rebel against the new teaching-Padma Sambhava, the Indian Tantrik teacher, comes-Why Indian, rather than Chinese, Teachers preferred-Padma Sambhava subdues evil Spirits and founds Sam-ye Monastery-Teaching from the Little Vehicle introduced-The first monks-His two wives-The lotus, an exotic emblem-Opposition of Pon and banishment of Padma Sambhava-But Buddhism progresses under other teachers-Disputes between Indian and Chinese schools- Kamala Shila-Chinese expelled-Madhyamika doctrine prescribed- Kamala Shila killed-His mummy-Lang Dar-ma, succeeding to the throne, is superseded-Ral-pa-chan-Promotes Buddhism-Organizes the clergy-Foreign conquest-Records from the Tarim Basin-Murdered by Ponist ministers-Dar-ma is again made king-Foreign teachers- Tibetan translators-The Buddhist Bible-The Commentaries-Accuracy of the translations-Their great value at the present day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Expulsion and Return :\u003cbr\u003eBoth the Great and the Little Vehicle represented in Tibetan Buddhism- Sarvastivadins-Tantrism-Lang Darma's repressive measures-Lang-Dar-ma killed-Shaktism-Suppression of Buddhism for seventy years- Revival begins in Am-do-Translation work resumed-A stranded pandit-Indian Love of religion-The Great Kashmiri Pandit-A prince held to ransom-Searching the sacred books-Tibetan conquests in Turkistan and China-But Buddhism puts an end to their Military prowess-Pandits from Bengal, Nepal, and Kashmir-Atisha-Comes to Tibet as an old man-Meets and reproves Good Gem-Questioned regarding his accomplishments-Gives secret initiation-Writes Religious commentary-Initiates with Tantrik rites, but restrainedly-Careful of his own reputation-Drom-ton becomes his intimate disciple-Great spread of Buddhism in Tibet-Atisha visits Lhasa and Sam-ye-Welcomed by Chen-re-zi in the form of a white man-Helps in translation of sacred books-Lives in 'The Rock of Purity'-My visit to his monastery-Atisha's Death and tomb- His successor and the new sect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. Buddhism becomes the National Religion :\u003cbr\u003eMonastic strongholds-Re-ting Monastery-Drom-ton-Po-to-wa-Meeting of all the learned Lamas-Widespread zeal-Indian Buddhists come to Tibet for instruction-Mar-pa-A quarrelsome genius-Stays three years in Nepal-Learns Tantras in India-Sets up as a Tantrist in Tibet and takes fees-Visits India again-Inaugurates the Ka-gyu sect-Visits India for the third time-A riddle to his neighbours-Though appearing worldly, drunk, and avaricious, still a Bodhisattva-Teaching or asceticism-Ngok, the Translator-'Cotton Clad Mi-la'-Sa-kya-Growth of priestly power-Sa-kya Hierarchs invited to Court of Mongol Emperors-Asked to introduce religion and Writing among the Mongols-Mongol invasions into Tibet-Dri-kung and Ta-lung-Pandits from Kashmir and Swat-Internecine struggles-Tibetans become highly learned-Tantrism and Shaktism-How monastic Libraries were formed-Painstaking revisions-Si-tu or Pak-mo-tru-Compromise between Buddhism and Pon-Conflict between a Buddhist and Ponist priest- And between a Buddhist priest and a Hindu yogi-Ponist converted through actions in his former life-Buddhists Study Ponist faith-Most translations influenced by the old faith-Lines on which Buddhism developed in Tibet-Scope of the Tibetan histories of religion-Rim-po-che Kar-ma-pa-Visits China-'The Playful Thunderbolt-'Magical Void-contemplating Lion'-Married saints-Shooting and Fishing forbidden-High standard of Tibetan learning, martial decline Mongol invasions-Fighting monks-'Shambala of the North'-Early Tibetan allusion to European warfare-Religious connexion between Tibet and Nepal-Tibet's strong national Church-Her administrative ability-Buddhas and priests, Gods and demons, all one organization-The fighting spirit in religion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. Cotton-Clad Mi-La :\u003cbr\u003eMi-la's wide appeal-His date-His Biography and Songs; their value in religion, history, and literature-Da-wa Sam-trup-Mi-la's early life- Defrauded by uncle and aunt-Learns sorcery-Thus kills most of his enemies and destroys their crops-Repentance-Comes to Mar-pa-Long and hard penance-Drunkenness of a living Buddha-Mar-pa's Wife lightens Mi-la's hardships-His sore back treated like a donkey's-Twofold object of hardships-Initiation-Consecrated wine in a human skull-Religious training-Goes to his home-Uses his mother's bones as a pillow-Asceticism-Lives on nettles-Hymn of perseverance-Internal warmth-Hunters-Declines to rob the maggots-Takes good food and wine-Progress in meditation-Miraculous powers-Avoids popularity- Seeks solitude near Mount Everest-Takes Karma as the root of his religion-Voidness-Total abnegation of self-The familiar Spirit of Evil-Prays for a solitary death-A sermon on prudishness-Pe-ta's partial conversion-Wicked aunt's repentance-Mi-la was Tantrik and occult- Condemns Ka-dam-pa teachings-Praises the Mystic Doctrine-Instruction to his disciples-Tibetan Buddhists and Christian Gnostics compared-His nirvana-Mi-la's place in history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. The Yellow Hats :\u003cbr\u003eTsonga-ka-pa-His wide studies-Reforms Tibetan Buddhism-'The Virtuous Way'-'The Great Prayer'-Esoteric doctrines-Invitation to China declined-'The Nine Brother Sprites'-Mongol Soldiers and the new priesthood-Influence of Tsonga-ka-pa-His tomb-Anniversary of his death-Official winter-'Lotus Thunderbolt', founder of the line of Dalai Lamas-Childhood and youth-Takes the name of Gee-dun Trup-pa-The great Dre-pung and Se-ra monasteries founded-Meditation as a cure for illness-Ge-dun Trup-pa builds Ta-shi Lhun-po monastery- Things deposited in the Image of Gotama Buddha-Image of Ge-dun Trup-pa himself-The Coming Buddha absorbs in it-Visible Inspiration-Last illness-A Goddess weeps-His last instructions-Passes into Buddhahood-Dissension as to successor-Ge-dun Trup-pa's character and life work-The system of Reincarnation in Tibet-Focussed on the succession of Spiritual sovereignty-The system succeeds and is extended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9. Buddhism Captures Mongolia :\u003cbr\u003eSo-nam Gya-tso-System of reincarnation firmly established-Identifies the property, \u0026amp;c., of his former existence-Seeks spiritual Strength by meditation-Spreads Tsong-ka-pa's teaching in Tibet-Accepts Altan Khagan's invitation to visit Mongolia-Tibetan Buddhism introduced into Mongolia three centuries earlier-Witnessed by William de Rubruquis- But had faded away-Mongol opposition to So-nam overcome by miracles-Meeting between King and Lama-Chinese deputation to Lama-The latter proclaims the law-His Political value recognized by China-Effect on Mongolia-So-nam's shrewd use of reincarnation and Karma-The title, Dalai Lama, introduced-So-nam Gya-tso visits China and southeastern Tibet-Appoints Yon-ten Gya-tso as his delegate in Mongolia-Ponist opposition in Eastern Tibet-Altan Khagan is restored to health, but dies a year later-So-nam returns to Mongolia-Invited again to China, but falls ill and dies-Body, Speech, and Mind-Reborn as Allan's grandson, and named Yon-ten Gya-tso-Thus Mongolia takes her Buddhism solely from Tibet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10. The Priest Enthroned :\u003cbr\u003eDe-si Tsang-pa-His humble origin and rise to power-Portuguese Jesuits come to Bhutan and Shigatse-Jesuit Mission in western Tibet-Description of De-si Tsang-pa-How letters are conveyed in Tibet-Difficulties of the young fifth Dalai Lama-Appeals to Gushi Khan, the Mongol, who conquers Tibet and makes it over to him-But is unsuccessful in his attack on Bhutan-An occasional autocracy-Impetus given also to Buddhism in Mongolia-Study of dialectics-Tsang-pas descend the rope, Lhasa's yearly precaution-Fifth Dalai Lama and De-si Tsang-pa enter into Relations with Emperor of China-General political position in the middle of the seventeenth century-Incarnations or Living Buddhas- Potala built-Description of exterior and interior-Dalai Lama moves into Potala and lives in seclusion-His apartments in Dre-pung preserved as a sacred bequest-The Regent, Sang-gye Gya-tso-Festival of the 'Great Prayer' enlarged-Dalai Lama visits Chinese Emperor-Golden tablet-Establishment of sovereign power in Lhasa-Sang-gye Gya-tso conceals Dalai Lama's death-The new Incarnation-Fifth Dalai Lama is a turning-point in Tibetan history-Tibetan veneration for his memory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11. Christian Missionaries in Lhasa :\u003cbr\u003eHow young Dalai Lamas are brought up-Sixth Dalai's love for women, wine, and song-Chinese and Mongols wish to depose him-Sang-gye Gya-tso killed-His services to Tibet-His image in Lhasa Police court; throne preserved in Potala court of justice-Mongols and Chinese seize sixth Dalai Lama and take him towards Peking, but he dies on the way-Dispute as to fresh Incarnation and consequent fighting-Tibetan nominee. accepted, but Chinese gain power in Tibet-Capuchin Priests in Lhasa- Tibetan opposition-Civil War-Mission withdraws-Desideri, the Jesuit Father, in Lhasa-Interviews with Commander-in-Chief and Regent-Gives Regent an exposition of Christianity written in Tibetan-Oelot invasion, Regent killed, Desideri flees to Tak-po-Completes Book controverting Buddhism and explaining Christianity-A Tibetan history's reference to the life of Christ-Quits Tibet after living there for five years-His description of Lhasa-Almost the same to-day-Capuchins come again to Lhasa-Final collapse of Mission-Hue and Gabet-Tibetan priesthood has always prevented Christian priests from staying in Tibet- Mob violence, learning, asceticism-Mission relic in Lhasa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12. Modern Times :\u003cbr\u003eTibetan dislike of alien rule-Fresh uprising against Chinese-China's policy in Tibet-Pan-chen Lama visits Chinese court-Gurkha invasion of Tibet-Lord Cornwallis-Attempts to control the next world-Rules for choosing Incarnations-Manning sees a boy Dalai Lama-Four Dalai Lamas in succession die young-An intriguing Abbot and a strong Regent-Tibetan explanation of the early deaths of these four-An angry goddess-Poison-'The ball of great price'-How a young Dalai Lama is identified-Mausolea of the Dalai Lamas-Anniversary of the death of the ninth-Present Dalai Lama-Attempt to kill by witchcraft-Ponist element, even among high Lamas of the reformed sect-Appearance and character of the Dalai Lama-Religious and Secular events in his reign- 'The Work Washing Abbot'-Dalai Lama offers soldiers to fight for the British in the World War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 2 : HOW IT RULES :\u003cbr\u003e13. The Power of the Monasteries :\u003cbr\u003ePower of the monks-Monastery in revolt-Monks seldom liable to secular jurisdiction-Twice yearly assume the powers of the Lhasan magistracy-Dalai Lama restrains them-Priests govern districts-presents given to monasteries to gain their support-Dalai Lama reduces the power of the monasteries-Monks in personal employ of Dalai Lama-China and 'The Three Seats'-Chinese government and the Tibetan priesthood-Monastery in revolt-'Shut them up with their lice'-Relations between priests and laymen-Power of the priesthood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14. Priests as Civil and Military Officers :\u003cbr\u003ePriests in civil and military employ-Method of recruitment-The Ecclesiastical School-Varied duties of priest officials--Two or three officials working jointly-The three treasuries-The 'Barley Flour Takers'-Custodians of the Temple and of the chapels in the Potala-Priest officials work hard-The Court of the Grand Secretaries-Smallness of official salaries-Independent attitude of the Priest officials-A Lama in military employ-The Lord Chamberlain-A Living Buddha made a Tie-trung-Fate of a Living Buddha who became a king-Civilian appointed to command a regiment-Priest made a lay official-'The Presence Tea'-A priest in diplomacy-Priests work as military officers-'Let them Dance as they will'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15. A Deity as King :\u003cbr\u003eThe Regent-How chosen-'The Enthroned of Gan-den'-A layman as Regent -Dalai Lama's Regent-Spiritual sovereignty-Great power of Dalai Lama-Control of the monks-Outbreaks in religious festivals-A bankrupt merchant-Dalai Lama's monastic policy-Secular sovereignty-Judicial work-Decree against Prime Minister-Removal of checks on Dalai Lama's power-Jurisdiction in Criminal cases-Capital punishment-Important cases-Unauthorized appeals to His Holiness-An autocratic ruler-Influence in Mongolia-Heaviness of his work-Relations with Ta-shi Lhun-po and Bhutan-Dalai and Pan-chen Lamas compared-Criticisms on Dalai Lama and the reply to them-Dalai Lama tells China that Tibet is independent of her-His religious devotions-Omniscience-Writing on Mountain sides-Reverence accorded to Dalai Lama.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"Charles Bell \/ Motilal Banarsidass \/ Paperback","offer_id":40776636924073,"sku":"32263","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/32263_16eeb66b-f50e-44a6-bf09-798285290e2c.jpg?v=1625528836"},{"product_id":"32312-prajnaparamita-in-tibetan-buddhism","title":"Prajnaparamita in Tibetan Buddhism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: E Obermiller\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Pilgrims Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2008\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 176\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 81-7769-824-9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book, analysing the doctrine of Prajnaparamita (Tib.Sher-p’hin pronounced as Sh’er-Ch’hin) or Transcendental Wisdom is based on Tibetan exegetical literature viz. Abhisamayalamkara of Maitreya or as runs its full title, the Abhisamayalamkara-nama-Prajnaparamita-updesa-sastra which is considered by the learned Tibetan tradition to be the most important as, i. a summary of the Prajnaparamita-sutras, and ii. as the text containing the special theory of the marga or the path to the attainment of Nirvana according to the Mahayanistic standpoint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaitreya according to Tibetan tradition was one among those present when the Sakya (Tib. Bchom-Idanhdas) delivered his discourses on Prajnaparamita, later on compiled by Kashyap (Tib. Hod. Srung), consisting of 21 volumes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eE. Obermiller has taken recourse to those Indian and Tibetan Commetntaries which are held in great esteem by the learned Tibetan tradition and are considered to contain the most clear, thorough and full analysis of the subjects contained in the Abhisamayalamkara.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.\tPreface by: Dr. Harcharan Singh Sobti\u003cbr\u003e2.\tE Obermiller: A Biographical Note by Dr. Harcharan Singh Sobti\u003cbr\u003e3.\tEditor’s Note\u003cbr\u003e4.\tAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e5.\tAbbreviations\u003cbr\u003e6.\tChapter One: Review of Literature\u003cbr\u003e7.\tChapter Two: The Path and its Varieties\u003cbr\u003e8.\tChapter Three: The Eight Hinayanistic Stages and Ten Stages of \u003cbr\u003e9.\tthe Bodhisattva\u003cbr\u003e10.\tChapter Four: The Eight Principal Subjects and the Seventy \u003cbr\u003e11.\tTopics of the Abhisamayalamkara\u003cbr\u003e12.\tChapter Five: The Concordance\u003cbr\u003e13.\tChapter Six: The Author of the Abhisamayalamkara\u003cbr\u003e14.\tWorks of E Obermiller\u003cbr\u003e15.\tBibliography A\u003cbr\u003e16.\tBibliography B\u003cbr\u003e17.\tIndex\u003cbr\u003e18.\tTechnical Terms and Expressions: Sanskrit-Tibetan\u003cbr\u003e19.\tTechnical Terms and Expressions: Tibetan-Sanskrit\u003cbr\u003e20.\tSutras and Sastras: Sanskrit-Tibetan\u003cbr\u003e21.\tSutras and Sastras: Tibetan-Sanskrit\u003cbr\u003e22.\tAuthors and Schools: \u003cbr\u003e(A)\tIndian\u003cbr\u003e(B)\tTibetan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"E Obermiller \/ Pilgrims Publishing \/ Paperback","offer_id":40776637612201,"sku":"32312","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/32312_c156a07a-5105-4469-97b3-3d5721c10b94.jpg?v=1625520276"},{"product_id":"32364-the-ambrosia-heart-tantra-the-secret-oral-teaching-on-the-eight-branches-of-the-science-of-heali","title":"The Ambrosia Heart Tantra  -  The Secret Oral Teaching on the Eight Branches of the Science of Heali","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Yeshi Donden\u003cbr\u003eTranslator(s)\/ Editors(s): Jhampa Kelsang\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Library of Tibetan Works \u0026amp; Archives\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2003\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 118\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 8185102929\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Sanskrit this text is known as Amrta-astangahrdayupadesatantra; in Tibetan: bDud rtsi snying po yan lag brgyad pa gsang ba man ngag gi rgyud translated into English as Ambrosia Heart Tantra: The Four Secret Oral Teachings on the Eight Branches of the Science of Healing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Original Sanskrit work was probably written during the fourth century A.D. It was translated into Tibetan by Vairochana and given to King Khri-srong IDe'u-btsan (755-797 A.D.) and to the royal Court physician, the Elder Yuthog Yontan Gonpo (708-833 A,D). Yuthog not only clarified this work but also wrote 18 supplements to it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is most likely that after the famous international Medical conference at Samye, Yuthog synthesized the best of the then known medical systems and rewrote the rGyud-bzhi Four Tantras. His work was shaped by his most famous descendent, the Younger Yuthog Yontan Gonpo (1112-1203 A.D.).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rGyud-bzhi is written in question and answer form between Rishi Yid-las-skye and Rishi Rig-pa'i Ye-shes, both of whom were believed to be the emanations of the Medicinal Buddha. The work is divided into four Books containing 156 chapters and 5,900 verses which deal together with the following eight branches of medicine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLus-The body (this includes physiology, anatomy, embryology, Pharmacology etc.); Byis-pa--paediatrics; Mo-nad- gynaecology; gDon-disorders associated with harmful influences; mTson-disorders of wounds inflicted by missiles; Dug-toxicology; rGas-geriatrics; and Ro-rtza-fertility and reproductively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher's Note\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Commentator\u003cbr\u003eTranslator's Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART ONE: The Root Tantra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommentary on the Title\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e1. Enumeration of Subjects\u003cbr\u003e2. The Basis of Illness\u003cbr\u003e3. Diagnosis and Symptoms\u003cbr\u003e4. Methods of Healing\u003cbr\u003e5. 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This volume is an attempt to formulate the processes and presuppositions of Tibetan Buddhist ritual, a field that has been left relatively untouched by Western scholars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe real history of man is the history of religion. The truth of the famous dictum of Max Muller, the father of the History of Religions, is nowhere so obvious as in Tibet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWestern students have observed that religion and magic pervade not only the forms of Tibetan art, politics, and society, but also every detail of ordinary human existence. And what is the all-pervading religion of Tibet? The Buddhism of that country has been described to us, of course, but that does not mean the question has been answered. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe unique importance of Stephan Beyer's work is that it presents the vital material ignored or slighted by others: the living ritual of Tibetan Buddhists. The reader is made a witness to cultic proceedings through which the author guides him carefully. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe does not force one to accept easy explanations nor does he direct one's attention only to aspects that can be counted on to please. He leads one step by step, without omitting anything, through entire rituals, and interprets whenever necessary without being unduly obtrusive. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOftentimes, as in the case of the many hymns to the goddess Tara, the superb translations speak directly to the reader, and it is indeed as if the reader himself were present at the ritual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEDITORIAL REVIEWS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A definitive contribution to the field by a brilliant young scholar. The magnitude of this work is awesome-a fine and scholarly piece of work which sheds much light on a dark subjects.\"\u003cbr\u003e = Virginia Quarterly Review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The result of field-work.... supplemented by vast researches into Tibetan and Sanskrit source material which is handled with impressive competence. It is impossible not to admire the immense amount of hard work and deep and critical thinking which has gone into this book, which is certainly major milestone in the subject.\"\u003cbr\u003e = Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African studies \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Opens a new door for the Western student of religion to the understanding of ritual in one of its most sophisticated and artistic forms... The author provides a precise and descriptive representation of the actual rituals. He gives very readable translation of the important parts of the ritual texts such as the visualizations of the contemplated deity, praises, prayers, offerings, and innovations along with a detailed account of what the participants actually do. These descriptions are much aided by simple and comprehensible sketches of the hand gestures to be performed as well as attractive drawings of the different deities involved...and photographs of the preparation of the rituals and ritual in progress.\"\u003cbr\u003e = Artibus Asiae \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The author has a kindly attitude toward the subject and an instinct for the important; and he is careful. All of these are attributes which insure the authenticity and trustworthiness of his material. His anecdotes and writing style are appealing; and the numerous mudra figures are charming.\"\u003cbr\u003e = Journal of Asian Studies \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Going beyond the irreducibly Tibetan flavor that pervades this material, Beyer's presentation propels the reader over the 'ocean of Tantra' in the direction of a more general theory of religions ritual, within whose confines the socio-dynamics of magic and mysticism, the history and philosophy of religion, epistemology, psychology, and semiotics all play important roles.\"\u003cbr\u003e = Philosophy East and West\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrations\u003cbr\u003eWorship: Offerings, Praises, and Prayer\u003cbr\u003eApplication: Protection and Attack\u003cbr\u003eAcquisition: initiation And Ritual Service\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"Stephan Beyer \/ Motilal Banarsidass \/ Paperback","offer_id":40776643707049,"sku":"32680","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/32680_76886792-070b-4367-aa33-440c19974de3.jpg?v=1625571232"},{"product_id":"3581-healing-anger-the-power-of-patience-from-a-buddhist-perspective","title":"Healing Anger - The Power of Patience From a Buddhist Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Dalai Lama\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Motilal Banarsidass\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2000\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 149\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 8120815157\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShows how through the practice of patience and tolerance we can overcome the obstacles  of anger and hatred.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author bases his discussion on A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, the classic work on the activities of Bodhisattvas - those who aspire to attain full enlightenment in order to benefit all beings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe techniques and methods presented are relevant not only for Buddhist practitioners but for all who seek to improve themselves.  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