Wisdom Books
 

Contact Us

For any sales queries please contact us on
+44 (0)20 8553 5020
Full contact details
Why not use our courier service
Buddhism Books, Buddhist, Meditation, martial arts
 Search Wisdom Books click for advanced search 
Search For All words Any words
Browse Subjects | Browse Authors | Sitemap | A-Z Index | Email club
Ask the expert | Customer Help | Contact Wisdom | Wisdom Shop
Your Account
Your basket is currently empty
Bestsellers | New Releases | Forthcoming | Special Offers | Extracts
You are here : Home > Books > Buddhist Studies > Emptiness/Tenets

Two Truths Debate

Tsong Khapa and Gorampa on the Middle Way
Two Truths Debate

Author(s) : Sonam Thakchoe
Publishers Price : £13.99
Wisdom Price : £10.49(save 25%)
Availability : Usually available in 24 hours
ISBN : 0861715012
EAN : 9780861715015
Cover : Paperback
Pages : 250
Size : 228 x 152mm
Publisher : Wisdom Publications
Published : 2007
Category : Emptiness/Tenets
Category 2 : Tibetan Buddhism: General
Synopsis:
The idea of the Middle Way is upheld by all Buddhists, yet its meaning can be unclear. In Tibetan Buddhism, the interpretation of what are called the two truths - the deceptive truth of conventional appearances and the ultimate truth of emptiness - is especially divisive. This comparative analysis examines the differing approaches taken by two great Buddhist scholars, Lama Tsong Khapa and Gorampa, towards the Middle Way. It demonstrates how philosophical positions have dramatic implications for how one approaches Buddhist practice and even how one understands enlightenment itself.

"To understand the Tibetan philosophy one must take seriously the fundamental and irreconcilable differences among Tibetan teachers on what is the true Madhyamaka view of ultimate and conventional truths. In crystal-clear prose and scrupulously constructed arguments, Sonam Thakchoes' work convincingly demonstrates the great richness and diversity found among Tibetan Madhyamikas. His evenhanded juxtaposition of Tsong Khapa and Gorampa brings us new understanding of each one's views as these are cast in relief against the other's. I welcome and recommend the Two Truths Debate as a wonderful contribution to Tibetan philosophy." Guy Newland.

"Dr. Thakchoe's exploration of Nagarjuna's philosophy and its development through the Indian and Tibetan commentarial tradition is exceptionally clear and precise." Prof. Jay Garfield.
  • Read an extract of this title
  • Email details of this title to a friend

  • The following related titles are recommended :
    Two Truths [Paperback] Two Truths [Paperback]
    Newland, Guy
    Price £13.77
    Save 31%
    Appearance and Reality Appearance and Reality
    Newland, Guy
    Price £7.77
    Save 35%
    Freedom from Extremes Freedom from Extremes
    Cabezon, Jose Ignatius and Geshe Lobsang Dargyay
    Price £14.99
    Save 25%

    Customers that purchased Two Truths Debate also bought :
    Buddhists, Brahmins, and Belief Buddhists, Brahmins, and Belief
    Arnold, Dan
    Price £14.45
    Save 15%
    Resurrecting Candrakirti Resurrecting Candrakirti
    Vose, Kevin
    Price £14.27
    Save 32%
    Nagarjuna's Madhyamaka Nagarjuna's Madhyamaka
    Westerhoff, Jan
    Price £13.11
    Save 18%

    Other Emptiness/Tenets Titles :
    Bestsellers
    Introduction to Emptiness
    Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness
    Middle Way
    View all Bestsellers...
       

    Recently Viewed Items :
    In The Buddha's Words - £10.79
    Bodhi, Bhikkhu

    Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Grammar and Dictionary [2 Vols] - £54.99
    Edgerton, Franklin

    On the Warrior's Path - £9.31
    Bolelli, Daniele

    ^^Top | Home | Books | DVD & Video | Audio | Cards | Posters | Products | Statues | Sitemap | A to Z | Advanced Search
    Privacy | Terms & Conditions | Customer Help | Contact Us | About Wisdom | Wisdom Shop
    All contents © Wisdom Books 2001-2010