Gateway to Knowledge, Volume III

A Condensation of the Tripitaka

Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, Erik Pema Kunsang, Kathy Morris , Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche

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Rangjung Yeshe Publications,Nepal
21 May 2004

Tibetan Buddhism

The Gateway to Knowledge is a condensation of the Tripitaka and its accompanying commentaries. Consolidating the intent of Buddha Shakyamuni's teachings into a unified body of textbooks, it is the philosophical backbone of the living tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. This rich source book embodies the basics of Prajnaparamita and Madhyamika as well as Abhidharma from both the Mahayana and Hinayana perspectives. Every volume in this series includes the Tibetan text and the English translation on facing pages. ""The Tibetan master, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche (1846-1912) is an exceptional treasure of wisdom, compassion and scholarship. His accomplishments in practice, learning, composition and teaching are immense. Volume III contains explanations on the five skandhas, the Hinayana and Mahayana, Buddha Nature and the conditioned and unconditioned.

By: Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche
Foreword by: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
Edited by: Kathy Morris
Translated by: Erik Pema Kunsang
Imprint: Rangjung Yeshe Publications,Nepal
Country of Publication: Hong Kong
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 311g
ISBN: 9789627341468
ISBN 10: 9627341460
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 21 May 2004
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche (1846-1912) was a student of Jamgon Kongtrul, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, and Paltrul Rinpoche; he was blessed by Manjushri, the full accomplished Buddha of wisdom. His work is an exceptional treasure of wisdom, compassion, and scholarship. Mipham Rinpoche became one of the greatest scholars of his time and his collected works fill more than thirty volumes. His chief disciple was Shechen Gyaltsab Pema Namgyal.

Reviews for Gateway to Knowledge, Volume III: A Condensation of the Tripitaka

The student of The Gateway to Knowledge can begin to comprehend the meaning of the major works on Buddhist philosophy and of the traditional sciences. When you want to extract their meaning you need an expert system, a key. The Gateway to Knowledge is like that key, a magical key - it opens up the treasury of precious gemstones in the expansive collection of Buddhist scriptures. The extremely gifted and learned Tibetan master, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche (1846-1912) studied with many great masters from all traditions. Accomplished in all five fields of knowledge, he remains the example of perfect scholarship. His unexcelled deeds in teaching and composing Buddhist treatises are immense. - Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche The student of The Gateway to Knowledge can begin to comprehend the meaning of the major works on Buddhist philosophy and of the traditional sciences. When you want to extract their meaning you need an expert system, a key. The Gateway to Knowledge is like that key, a magical key - it opens up the treasury of precious gemstones in the expansive collection of Buddhist scriptures. The extremely gifted and learned Tibetan master, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche (1846-1912) studied with many great masters from all traditions. Accomplished in all five fields of knowledge, he remains the example of perfect scholarship. His unexcelled deeds in teaching and composing Buddhist treatises are immense. - Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche