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Distinguishing the Views and Philosophies: Illuminating Emptiness in a Twentieth-Century Tibetan Buddhist Classic
Contributor(s): Botrul (Author), Duckworth, Douglas Samuel (Notes by)

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 ISBN: 1438434375     ISBN-13: 9781438434377
Publisher: State University of New York Press
OUR PRICE: $90.25  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2011
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Buddhism - Tibetan
Dewey: 294.342
LCCN: 2010018520
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.3" W x 9.2" L (1.19 lbs) 340 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Buddhist
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2011 pg. 12
 
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Publisher Description:
This is an essential work of Tibetan Buddhist thought written by an influential scholar of the twentieth century. From the same Nyingma school as the great Tibetan philosopher Mipam, Botrul in this text provides a systematic overview of Mipam's teachings on the Middle Way. Presenting the Nyingma tradition within a rich constellation of diverse perspectives, Botrul contrasts Nyingma views point-by-point with positions held by other Tibetan schools. Botrul's work addresses a wide range of complex topics in Buddhist doctrine in a beautifully structured composition in verse and prose. Notably, Botrul sheds light on the elusive meaning of "emptiness" and presents an interpretation that is unique to his Nyingma school.

Distinguishing the Views and Philosophies exemplifies the vigorous tradition of Tibetan Buddhist scholarship and is widely studied in the contemporary monastic colleges of Tibet, India, and Nepal. Douglas Samuel Duckworth's translation will make this work widely available in English for the first time, and his thoughtful commentary will provide insight and context for readers.
 
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