Nagarjuna's Philosophy

Nagarjuna's Philosophy
Author: Krishniah Venkata Ramanan
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Total Pages: 416
Release: 1987
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9788120802148

This work is an exposition of the philosophic conceptions basic to Mahayana Buddhsim as found in the Maha-prajnaparamita-sastra a commentary on the Prajnaparamita-sutras and traditionally attributed to Nagarjuna. The sastra the earlist and most extensive work in this field is lost in its sanskrit original and preserved only in a Chinese translation. Meaning of sanskrit and chinese terms are expounded concepts are made clear and supplementary materials are supplied in the notes

Nagarjuniana

Nagarjuniana
Author: Lindtner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2002-05-01
Genre: Mādhyamika (Buddhism)
ISBN: 9788120803954

Ocean of Reasoning

Ocean of Reasoning
Author: Tsong khapa
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 958
Release: 2006-04-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0199881952

Tsong kha pa (14th-century) is arguably the most important and influential philosopher in Tibetan history. An Ocean of Reasoning is the most extensive and perhaps the deepest extant commentary on Nagarjuna's Mulamadhyamakakarika (Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way), and it can be argued that it is impossible to discuss Nagarjuna's work in an informed way without consulting it. It discusses alternative readings of the text and prior commentaries and provides a detailed exegesis, constituting a systematic presentation of Madhyamaka Buddhist philosophy. Despite its central importance, however, of Tsong kha pa's three most important texts, only An Ocean of Reasoning remains untranslated, perhaps because it is both philosophically and linguistically challenging, demanding a rare combination of abilities on the part of a translator. Jay Garfield and Ngawang Samten bring the requisite skills to this difficult task, combining between them expertise in Western and Indian philosophy, and fluency in Tibetan, Sanskrit, and English. The resulting translation of this important text will not only be a landmark contribution to the scholarship of Indian and Tibetan Buddhism, but will serve as a valuable companion volume to Jay Garfield's highly successful translation of The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way.

A Companion to Sanskrit Literature

A Companion to Sanskrit Literature
Author: Sures Chandra Banerji
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Total Pages: 838
Release: 1989
Genre: Sanskrit literature
ISBN: 9788120800632

In course of his studies in Sanskrit literature and research relating to various aspects of it, the author of the present work often felt the need of a vade mecum containing brief accounts of authors and works, information about the principal characters of Sanskrit plays, poems and prose works, the meaning of certain technical terms in common use, the common geographical names and the notable myths and legends. A Companion to Sanskrit Literature, the first work of its kind, covers a period of nearly 3500 years from the Vedic age down to the modern times. It seeks to acquaint the reader, within a brief compass, with the contents of outstanding works and authors in Sanskrit literature, followed by up-to-date bibliographies. Brief accounts of the important character in well-known poems, dramas and prose works have also been given. Important geographical names, with their modern identification as far as practicable, have also been laid down. Common technical terms, used in the different branches of Sanskrit literature, have been briefly explained, Prominent figures in myths and legends have been dealt with. In a number of appendices, various kinds of useful information about Sanskrit literature including sciences, sports and pastimes, etc. in ancient and medieval India have been set forth. It is an indispensable vade mecum for the general readers, the specialists and researchers. It is like a capsule taking the reader through the vast firmament of Sanskrit literature up to remote ages. -- Amazon.com.

Classical Indian Metaphysics

Classical Indian Metaphysics
Author: Stephen H. Phillips
Publisher: Open Court Publishing
Total Pages: 412
Release: 1995
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780812692983

"Although many books deal with different aspects of Indian philosophy, no work until now has been exclusively devoted to a thorough, systematic, and critical treatment of this debate. The style throughout is clear and analytical, and translations are faithful and elegant. Philosophers, whether Indian or Western, seriously interested in the idealist-realist debate will find this work most rewarding. Excellent bibliography and most useful index. Highly recommended". -- Choice

Introduction to the Middle Way

Introduction to the Middle Way
Author: Chandrakirti
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2005-02-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0834824485

An adventure into the heart of Buddhist wisdom through the Madhyamika—or Middle Way—teachings This book includes a verse translation of the Madhyamakavatara by the renowned seventh-century Indian master Chandrakirti, an extremely influential text of Mahayana Buddhism, followed by an exhaustive logical explanation of its meaning by the modern Tibetan master Jamgön Mipham, composed approximately twelve centuries later. Chandrakirti's work is an introduction to the Madhyamika teachings of Nagarjuna, which are themselves a systematization of the Prajnaparamita, or “Perfection of Wisdom” literature, the sutras on the crucial but elusive concept of emptiness. Chandrakirti's work has been accepted throughout Tibetan Buddhism as the highest expression of the Buddhist view on the sutra level. With Jamgön Mipham's commentary, it is a definitive presentation of the wisdom of emptiness, a central theme of Buddhist teachings. This book is a core study text for both academic students and practitioners of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism.

Precious Garland

Precious Garland
Author: Arya Nagarjuna
Publisher: Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9383441054

Precious Garland: Buddhist Approach to Life, Polity and Liberation is book of advice composed by the renowned Buddhist monk philosopher Arya Nagarjuna for his royal friend King Satakarni of the Indian Satavahana dynasty in circa, first century AD. Strung in 500 quatrains, the book is presented in five chapters, each shedding light on concepts and realities such as life, death, beauty, love, power, and virtue. It also provides deep philosophical insight into relevant Buddhist views of Karmic causality, impermanence, emptiness, relativity or interdependence, and Nirvana. More importantly, it delineates Nagarjuna’s quintessential Madhyamaka philosophy, which remained a central philosophy theme in various Buddhist traditions for centuries. The book is intended at helping readers develop a healthy outlook to life, spirituality and practice. Carry a universal message, the book, originally composed for a king, will serve as an effective advice manual for those in responsible positions of power and also those bound by a sense of civic duty. Set in bilingual format, the book contains a new Tibetan rendition of the text drawn primarily from its five major editions -- Derge, Chone, Narthang, Peking and Zhol -- with a lightly annotated English translation that opts literally over readability

Nagarjuna's Middle Way

Nagarjuna's Middle Way
Author: Mark Siderits
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2013-04-22
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 161429061X

Winner of the 2014 Khyenste Foundation Translation Prize. Nagarjuna's renowned twenty-seven-chapter Fundamental Verses on the Middle Way (Mulamadhyamakakarika) is the foundational text of the Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhist philosophy. It is the definitive, touchstone presentation of the doctrine of emptiness. Professors Siderits and Katsura prepared this translation using the four surviving Indian commentaries in an attempt to reconstruct an interpretation of its enigmatic verses that adheres as closely as possible to that of its earliest proponents. Each verse is accompanied by concise, lively exposition by the authors conveying the explanations of the Indian commentators. The result is a translation that balances the demands for fidelity and accessibility.