This book provides the first English translation of Candrakirti's commentary (ca. 6-7th century C.E.) on four illusions that prevent us from becoming Buddhas. Lang's translation captures the clarity of Candrakirti's arguments and the lively humor of the stories and examples he uses. Lang's introduction explores the range of Candrakirti's interests in religion, philosophy, psychology, politics, and erotic poetry.
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"Lang has done an admirable job of translating an often difficult text into English. ... This book is a significant contribution to the field of Buddhist studies, particularly for those interested in Madhyamaka philosophy."--Religious Studies Review
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A little dense, but powerful. You can incorporate these teachings into your everyday life. The illusion of permanence, once learned and understood, may bring you a level of peace of mind previously unknown.
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Stories of Gautama Buddha's life say that he left behind his home and family in search of an answer to the question of why people suffer. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
foolish ordinary people, nondual knowledge, sur permanence, rejecting the illusion, impassioned men, royal class, merciless king, first eon, bad rebirths, sexual intercourse with women, constructed things, impure nature, good rebirth, impassioned man, constructed forces, noble disciples, learned disciples, divine women, karmic action, harmful actions, pleasure arises Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Stories of Gautama Buddha's life say that he left behind his home and family in search of an answer to the question of why people suffer. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
foolish ordinary people, nondual knowledge, sur permanence, rejecting the illusion, impassioned men, royal class, merciless king, first eon, bad rebirths, sexual intercourse with women, constructed things, impure nature, good rebirth, impassioned man, constructed forces, noble disciples, learned disciples, divine women, karmic action, harmful actions, pleasure arises Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lord of Death, Lord Death, Aryadeva's Catuhsataka, Rig Veda, King Ugradatta New!
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- Religious Reflections on the Human Body by Jane Marie Law in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Rig Veda by Joel Brereton on page 31, and page 72
- Human Body (Inside-Outside Puzzles) by Straight Edge Press in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Reflections on Resemblance, Ritual and Religion by Brian K. Smith in Back Matter
- Apparitions of the Self: The Secret Autobiographies of a Tibetan Visionary- A Translation and Study of Jigme Lingpa's Dancing Moon in the Water and Dakki's Grand Secret Talk by Janet Gyatso in Back Matter
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