The Book of Kadam: The Core Texts by Thupten Jinpa (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Book of Kadam by Thupten Jinpa The Kadam school, which emerged from the teachings of the Indian master Atisha and his principal student, Dromtonpa, is revered for its practical application of the bodhisattva's altruistic ideal in daily life. This book presents the Book of Kadam's core texts, including the 23-chapter Jewel Garland of Dialogues between Atisha and Dromtonpa, Dromtonpa's Self-Exhortation, four chapters from Dromtonpa's birth stories, two brief verse summaries of the Book of Kadam, sayings of the Kadam masters, and other essential writings. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Kadam school of Tibetan Buddhism emerged in the eleventh century from the teachings of the Indian master Atisa and his principal Tibetan student, Dromtonpa. Although it no longer exists as an independent school, Kadams teachings were incorporated into the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism and are still prized today for their unique practical application of the bodhisattvas altruistic ideal in everyday life. One of the most cherished teachings stemming from Atisa and Dromtonpa is the collection of esoteric oral transmissions enshrined in The Book of Kadam. This volume includes the core texts of the Book of Kadam, notably the twenty-three-chapter dialogue between Atisa and Dromtonpa that is woven around Atisas Bodhisattvas Jewel Garland, as well as complementary texts that illuminate the history and practices of the Kadam tradition. Author Biography Thupten Jinpa Langri was educated in the classical Tibetan monastic academia and received the highest academic degree of Geshe Lharam (equivalent to a doctorate in divinity). Jinpa also holds a BA in philosophy and a PhD in religious studies, both from the University of Cambridge, England. Since 1985, he has been the principal translator to the Dalai Lama, accompanying him to the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has translated and edited many books by the Dalai Lama, including The World of Tibetan Buddhism, Essence of the Heart Sutra, and the New York Times bestseller Ethics for the New Millennium. Jinpa has published scholarly articles on various aspects of Tibetan culture, Buddhism, and philosophy, and books such as Songs of Spiritual Experience: Tibetan Poems of Awakening and Insight (co-authored) and Self, Reality and Reason in Tibetan Thought. He serves on the advisory board of numerous educational and cultural organizations in North America, Europe, and India. He is currently the president and the editor-in-chief of the Institute of Tibetan Classics, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to translating key Tibetan classics into contemporary languages. He also currently chairs the Mind and Life Institute. Review "Erudite in all respects, this series is at the same time accessible and engagingly translated. As such, it belongs in all college and university libraries as well as in good public libraries. The Library of Tibetan Classics is on its way to becoming a truly extraordinary spiritual and literary accomplishment."--Janice D. Willis, Wesleyan University and author of Dreaming Me"When completed, The Library of Tibetan Classics will be a comprehensive reference library of the most important Tibetan classics embracing the entire spectrum of Tibetan thought and artistic traditions. Such a series will make Tibets classical thought truly a world heritage, an intellectual and spiritual resource open to all."--His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama Review Quote "When completed, The Library of Tibetan Classics will be a comprehensive reference library of the most important Tibetan classics embracing the entire spectrum of Tibetan thought and artistic traditions. Such a series will make Tibets classical thought truly a world heritage, an intellectual and spiritual resource open to all." Details ISBN0861714415 Short Title BK OF KADAM Series Library of Tibetan Classics Language English Translator Thupten Jinpa ISBN-10 0861714415 ISBN-13 9780861714414 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2008 Author Thupten Jinpa Imprint Wisdom Publications,U.S. Subtitle The Core Texts Place of Publication Somerville Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780861714414 Series Number 2 AU Release Date 2008-07-23 NZ Release Date 2008-07-23 UK Release Date 2008-07-23 Pages 768 Publisher Wisdom Publications,U.S. Publication Date 2008-01-01 DEWEY 294.382 Audience General US Release Date 2008-01-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137925809;

Price: 137.62 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2025-01-27T03:27:42.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 AUD