The Wisdom Chapter: Jamgön Mipham's Commentary on the Ninth

The Wisdom Chapter: Jamgön Mipham's Commentary on the Ninth Chapter of The Way of the Bodhisattva

The first English translation of Mipham Rinpoche's commentary on the "wisdom" chapter of Shantideva's classic text, in which Mipham explains Madhyamaka philosophy from the perspective of the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

ShÄntidevaâ€™s guide to the training of a Bodhisattva is one of the most important and beloved texts in the Tibetan tradition. The ninth chapter, however, dealing with Madhyamaka, the Middle Way, the most profound wisdom view of Mahayana Buddhism, has always posed unique challenges to readers.

This commentary by the great scholar Mipham Rinpoche presents in quite straightforward terms ShÄntidevaâ€™s exposition of emptiness, the essential foundation of all Buddhist doctrine, demonstrating that it is not only compatible with, but in fact crucial to, the correct understanding of other important Buddhist teachings such as karma, rebirth, and the practice of compassion. Mipham interprets ShÄntideva according to the view of the Nyingma school, which in some respects was at variance with the religiously and politically dominant interpretation of the text in Tibet at that time. As a result, his commentary stirred up a furious debate. With the addition of a critique of Mipham Rinpocheâ€™s view by a prominent scholar of the time, along with Miphamâ€™s response, that debate is beautifully captured in this volume.
Country USA
Brand Shambhala Publications
Manufacturer Shambhala
Binding Hardcover
Color White
ReleaseDate 2017-06-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781611804164

Country	USA
Brand	Shambhala Publications
Manufacturer	Shambhala
Binding	Hardcover
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2017-06-13
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781611804164

The Wisdom Chapter: Jamgön Mipham's Commentary on the Ninth Chapter of The Way of the Bodhisattva

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