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The Adornment of the Middle Way: Shantarakshita's Madhyamakalankara with Commentary by Jamgon Mipham

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Adornment of the Middle Way: Shantarakshita's Madhyamakalankara with Commentary by Jamgon Mipham
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Shantarakshita
Commentaries by Jamgon Mipham
Translated by Padmakara Translation Group
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:464
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 153
Category/GenreBuddhism
ISBN/Barcode 9781590304198
ClassificationsDewey:294.385
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc
Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc
Publication Date 9 February 2010
Publication Country United States

Description

Madhyamaka, or the middle way, describes a path that cuts through all extreme beliefs about existence and nonexistence, relative and absolute. Shantarakshita's "Madhyamakalankara" presents this profound Buddhist teaching in verse to help students who have received instruction commit it to memory. Jamgon Mipham's analytical commentary of the work offers a thorough, authoritative explanation of Shantarakshita's meaning.

Author Biography

Jamg n Mipham (1846-1912), one of the great luminaries of Tibetan Buddhism in modern times, has had a dominant and vitalizing influence on the Nyingma School and beyond. He was an important member of the Rime, or nonsectarian movement, which did much to strengthen and preserve the entire tradition. A scholar of outstanding brilliance and versatility, his translated works are eagerly anticipated by English-language readers.

Reviews

"Padmakara has again succeeded in presenting a difficult original text in an accessible and accurate translation."-Buddhadharma