| Title | : | The Treasury of Knowledge: Book Six, Part Four: Systems Of Buddhist Tantra |
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| ISBN | : | 155939210X |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781559392105 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 584 |
| Publication | : | First published June 14, 2005 |
In Tibetan religious literature, Jamgön Kongtrül's Treasury of Knowledge in ten books stands out as a unique, encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings as it was preserved in Tibet. The tantric path is often referred to as the indestructible way of secret mantra, the essence of which is the indestructible union of wisdom (the understanding of emptiness) and method (immutable great bliss). This volume sets forth the various systems that constitute this path, both those of the ancient tantra tradition and of the new tradition.
The Treasury of Knowledge: Book Six, Part Four: Systems Of Buddhist Tantra Reviews
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An amazing resource on the tantras and Vajrayana Buddhism. It significantly deepened my understanding of the view and practice of the Buddhist tantras. I would imagine for most people this text would require fairly extensive and deep prior of knowledge of Vajrayana Buddhism and it's Indian and Tibetan contexts. If you have that, its still a schlep (lucid, but packed with information) but it will also be profoundly rewarding.
