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Book SynopsisThis two-volume set examines the Tibetan debate regarding the possibility of knowledge in the context of Madhyamaka initiated by the 15th century philosopher Taktsang's attack on Tsongkhapa's presentation of epistemology and Madhyamaka. Volume II presents translations of the principal texts.
Trade ReviewI celebrate the arrival of this extraordinary book. It marks an important step forward in our understanding of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. * Guy Newland, Central Michigan University, The Journal of Religion *
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Taktsang Sherab Rinchen, Freedom from Extremes Accomplished through Comprehensive Knowledge of Philosophy, Chapter V (translated by Thomas Doctor with Ryan Conlon, Jay L. Garfield, and John Powers) Chapter 2. Mikyö Dorjé, Karmapa VIII, An Excerpt from One Hundred Thousand Discussions of Mah?mudr? and an excerpt from Chariot of the Dakpo Kagyü Adepts (translated by Thomas Doctor with Jay L. Garfield and John Powers) Chapter 3. Panchen Losang Chökyi Gyaltsen, The Lion's Roar of Scripture and 191 Reasoning: A Response to the Objections of Drapa Sherab Rinchen (translated by José Cabezón and Sonam Thakchöe with Jay L. Garfield and John Powers) Chapter 4. Wangchuk Dorjé, Karmapa IX, Concise Compendium of the Middle Way and Conferring the Definitive Meaning (translated by Ryan Conlon with Thomas Doctor, Jay L. Garfield and John Powers) Chaper 5. Purchok Ngawang Jampa, Diamond Slivers: A Rejoinder to Taktsang Lotsawa (translated by Ryan Conlon and Thomas Doctor with Jay L. Garfield and John Powers) Glossary of English Terms Glossary of Tibetan Terms Glossary of Tibetan Place Names and Orders
