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Commentary by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
This series explicates one of the principal Indian classics of the Madhyamaka tradition, Chandrakirti’s Madhyamakavatara (Entrance to the Middle Way), along with the Kagyü commentary by the eighth Karmapa, The Chariot of the Dakpo Kagyüs. These transcripts cover the Madhyamakavatara’s eleven chapters, which correlate with the ten bhumis (grounds) and the ten paramitas (perfections), plus the ultimate bhumi of buddhahood. The focus is particularly on the sixth chapter of the Madhyamakavatara, which discusses prajna (transcendental knowledge) and its realization of emptiness. Main topics include the selflessness of phenomena and the individual, and the impossibility of finding a self anywhere with the range of phenomenal experience. Includes root text by Chandrakirti and commentary by Mikyö Dorje, translated by Elizabeth M. Callahan. -
Commentary by Acharya Sherab Gyaltsen. Root Text Translation by Ari Goldfield. Oral Translation by Elizabeth M. Callahan. This transcript was produced from a series of talks given by Acharya Sherab Gyaltsen at Nitartha Institute, Gampo Abbey, Nova Scotia, Canada, in June and July 1997. -
Translator: Ari Goldfield
A root text by Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche. It presents the divisions and definitions logic, and what constitutes valid and invalid reasoning as presented in the tradition of Dignāga and Dharmakīrti. -
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Author: Dr. Mitra Karl Brunnhölzl
Mining for Wisdom within Delusion: Maitreya's "Distinction between Phenomena and the Nature of Phenomena" and Its Indian and Tibetan Commentaries
Maitreya’s Distinction between Phenomena and the Nature of Phenomena distinguishes the illusory phenomenal world of saṃsāra produced by the confused dualistic mind from the ultimate reality that is mind’s true nature. The transition from the one to the other is the process of “mining for wisdom within delusion.” Maitreya’s text calls this “the fundamental change,” which refers to the vanishing of delusive appearances through practicing the path, thus revealing the underlying changeless nature of these appearances. In this context, the main part of the text consists of the most detailed explanation of nonconceptual wisdom—the primary driving force of the path as well as its ultimate result—in Buddhist literature. The introduction of the book discusses these two topics (fundamental change and nonconceptual wisdom) at length and shows how they are treated in a number of other Buddhist scriptures. The three translated commentaries, by Vasubandhu, the Third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje, and Gö Lotsāwa, as well as excerpts from all other available commentaries on Maitreya’s text, put it in the larger context of the Indian Yogācāra School and further clarify its main themes. They also show how this text is not a mere scholarly document, but an essential foundation for practicing both the sūtrayāna and the vajrayāna and thus making what it describes a living experience. The book also discusses the remaining four of the five works of Maitreya, their transmission from India to Tibet, and various views about them in the Tibetan tradition. -
由阿闍梨喇嘛滇巴嘉誠編纂的根本文本。 它呈現了在 Vasubandhu 的 abhidharma 傳統中呈現的對象的劃分和定義。 由 Michelle Lin 參考英文從藏文翻譯。 -
Updated Edition. Ebook available: for Apple and AndroidAuthor: Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen, and Acharya Kelsang Wangdi Translator: Karl Brunnhölzl
A root text written by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen, and Acharya Kelsang Wangdi. It presents the divisions and definitions of the Vaibhashika and Sautrantika philosophical systems.
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新版《心與心的世界1》和《心與心的世界2》對應英文版的兩本同名手冊，兩本加起來是對堪布仁波切所著的原典《心的科學：邏輯海典心髓》的完整的釋論。新版替代2021中文版的《心的科學：邏輯海典心髓釋論》。新版按照英文版編排，並增加了阿闍黎謝拉布嘉誠的釋論，和每課後的分析式禪修和聞思題。《心與心的世界1》詳細分析作為體驗者的這個心，它如何以如實和不如實的方式感知世界，原典《心的科學：邏輯海典心髓》教導心的分類，法教源泉是陳那和法稱的量論學傳統。要點是區分哪些面向的心如實地感知現象本來的樣子，哪些面向的心是錯亂迷惑的，並束縛我們於輪回。手冊還介紹了基礎乘中有部和經部關於二諦和感知理論的宗義思想。每一課包括課外閱讀、分析式禪修、聞思題。 -
新版《心與心的世界1》和《心與心的世界2》對應英文版的兩本同名手冊，兩本加起來是對堪布仁波切所著的原典《心的科學：邏輯海典心髓》的完整的釋論。新版替代2021中文版的《心的科學：邏輯海典心髓釋論》。新版按照英文版編排，並增加了阿闍黎謝拉布嘉誠的釋論，和每課後的分析式禪修和聞思題。《心與心的世界2》繼續以《心的科學：邏輯海典心髓》為原典探索兩大主題，1）概念心和非概念心如何認知各自的對境，為這個心的日常體驗提供敘述性語言，從而有助於清晰辨認心的運作和陷入迷惑的方式。2）心王和五十一心所的闡說。每一課包括課外閱讀、分析式禪修、聞思題。 -
This is the updated Mind and Its World 3 Sourcebook for semester course and Summer Institute (not for Self-Paced Online Course). E-book may be available in 2024.
Mind and Its World III first concludes the investigation into causes and results as presented in Collected Topics. It then turns to the analysis of the ways in which mind cognizes phenomena, particularly the ways in which conceptuality functions, by investigating the modes of engagement from Classifications of Mind and the methods that lead to cognition from Collected Topics. Selected readings, analytical meditations, study questions, and review summaries are included in the sourcebook. -
由阿阇梨喇嘛滇巴嘉诚编纂的根本文本。 它呈现了在 Vasubandhu 的 abhidharma 传统中呈现的对象的划分和定义。 Michelle Lin 参考英文从藏文翻译。 -
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Madhyamaka is a potent and universally accessible means of calming our suffering and awakening to our innate wisdom. The Center of the Sunlit Sky artfully rescues this brilliant teaching from its unwarranted reputation for intellectual opacity and reinstates it as a supremely practical tool kit for everyday living. The aim of this book is to take Madhyamaka out of the purely intellectual corner into which it unjustly gets boxed. It is an attempt to show how Madhayamaka actually addresses and works with all of our experiences in life. The book follows the original Indian sources as well as the standard commentaries on Madhyamaka in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. At the same time, these materials are adapted for a contemporary audience, combining the familiar sharpness of Madhyamaka reasonings (launching a massive assault on our cherished belief systems) with exploring the practical relevance of the Madhyamaka way of mind training. Also available as an eBook for Kindle devices. Note that the hardcopy book is shipped from the US. International customers may wish to explore local booksellers or Amazon.com to save on shipping cost. -
NOTE: For shipping within the US only. Ninety six definition flashcards drawn from the Collected Topics root text. English, Tibetan, and Sanskrit translations included. -
Root text written by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Thayé.
Translated by Karl Brunnhölzl.
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This is the updated Mind and Its World 4 Sourcebook for semester course and Summer Institute (not for Self-Paced Online Course). E-book may be available in 2024.
The Mind and Its World 4 sourcebook presents the path and result of foundational Buddhism as found in the Vaibhāṣika and Sautrāntika philosophical traditions, based on The Gateway that Reveals the Philosophical Traditions to Fresh Minds root text. Talks by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Acharya Kelsang Wangdi, Acharya Sherab Gyaltsen, and Professor Phil Stanley bring clarity to the subjects discussed in the root text. Key topics include the meaning of the path, the four applications of mindfulness, personal identitylessness, dependent origination, the four realities of the noble ones, the thirty-seven branches of enlightenment, and the results of the path. Numerous charts and diagrams are included as aids to understanding the material.
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NOTE: For shipping within the US only. One hundred and thirteen definition flashcards drawn from the Classifications of Mind root text. English, Tibetan, and Sanskrit translations included. -
A commentary by Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen and Karl Brunnhölzl. Root text translation by Karl Brunnhölzl. -
新版《心与心的世界1》和《心与心的世界2》对应英文版的两本同名手册，两本加起来是对堪布仁波切所著的原典《心的科学：逻辑海典心髓》的完整的释论。新版替代2021中文版的《心的科学：逻辑海典心髓释论》。新版按照英文版编排，并增加了阿阇黎谢拉布嘉诚的释论，和每课后的分析式禅修和闻思题。 《心与心的世界2》继续以《心的科学：逻辑海典心髓》为原典探索两大主题，1）概念心和非概念心如何认知各自的对境，为这个心的日常体验提供叙述性语言，从而有助于清晰辨认心的运作和陷入迷惑的方式。2）心王和五十一心所的阐说。每一课包括课外阅读、分析式禅修、闻思题。 -
新版《心与心的世界1》和《心与心的世界2》对应英文版的两本同名手册，两本加起来是对堪布仁波切所著的原典《心的科学：逻辑海典心髓》的完整的释论。新版替代2021中文版的《心的科学：逻辑海典心髓释论》。新版按照英文版编排，并增加了阿阇黎谢拉布嘉诚的释论，和每课后的分析式禅修和闻思题。 《心与心的世界1》详细分析作为体验者的这个心，它如何以如实和不如实的方式感知世界，原典《心的科学：逻辑海典心髓》教导心的分类，法教源泉是陈那和法称的量论学传统。要点是区分哪些面向的心如实地感知现象本来的样子，哪些面向的心是错乱迷惑的，并束缚我们于轮回。手册还介绍了基础乘中有部和经部关于二谛和感知理论的宗义思想。每一课包括课外阅读、分析式禅修、闻思题。 -
eBook available!
A Commentary by Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen and Karl Brunnhölzl
This is a newly updated sourcebook, a set of two volumes, produced from a series of talks given by Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen at Nītārtha Institute, Gampo Abbey, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, in August and September 1998, and by a series of talks given by Karl Brunnhölzl at Nītārtha Institute, Nalanda West, Seattle, Washington, United States, September, October, and November 2018.
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Commentary by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Oral translation by Mitra Tyler Dewar Root text translation by Gregory Forgues From the English translation by the Buddhavacana Translation Group, under the patronage and supervision of 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha
A transcript of the oral commentary by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche on the sūtra Unraveling the Intent [of the Buddha], a crucial sūtra for the Yogācāra tradition. In this text, Rinpoche presents with great clarity and detail the prologue and first five sūtra's chapters, which deal with the five defining characteristics of ultimate reality as well as the presentation of the all-base consciousness. -
Author: Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Thayé Translator: Karl Brunnhölzl
A root text based on sections of Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Thaye’s Treasury of Knowledge. It systematically presents the Madhyamaka view of the two truths, the assertions of the subschools of the tradition, and formulates the emptiness reasonings. -
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Translator: Dr. Mitra Karl Brunnhölzl
An extraordinary collection of writings on buddha nature by the Third Karmapa Rangjung Dorje (1284-1339). The Third Karmapa Rangjung Dorje’s unique and balanced view synthesizes Yogācāra Madhyamaka and the classical teachings on buddha nature. His work focuses on the transition from ordinary deluded consciousness to enlightened wisdom, the characteristics of buddhahood, and a buddha’s enlightened activity. Included are commentaries by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé that supplement the view of the Third Karmapa on two fundamental treatises on buddha nature, emphasizing the luminous empty mind of buddha nature as presented by the great Indian masters Maitreya and Asaṅga. For those practicing the sutrayāna and the vajrayāna in the Kagyü tradition, what these texts describe can be transformed into living experience.
