The Jewelry of Scripture
The History of Buddhism in India and Tibet by the great scholar Bu-ston Rinchen grub-pa, also called Budon Rinpoche, is held in great esteem by Tibetan and Mongolian learned lamas. It is distinguished from the work of Taranatha by the plan of its composition. It consists of three parts. The history proper is preceded by a systematical review of the whole of Buddhist literature so far as preserved in Tibet and it is followed by a systematical catalogue of works, authors and translations of all the literature contained in the Kanjur and Tanjur collections. The first part is of an overwhelming scientific value. It represents a synthesis of everything which directly or remotely bears the stamp of Buddhism. The whole of its literature sacred and profane, is here reviewed as divided in periods, schools and subject matter. No one was better qualified than Bu-ston for he was one of the redactors of the Kanjur and Tanjur collections in their full form. The present translation is divided into 2 books. Book I contains 3 parts. Part I, the merit of studying and preaching the doctrine; Part II, general review of the literature of Buddhism, Part III, the consideration and fulfillment of the rules prescribed for study and teaching. Book II includes: The History of Buddhism, The different eons, The Buddhas of the Fortunate eon, The rise of the Buddha in this world.

The History of Buddhism in India and Tibet, Vol. 1, Bu-ston, Translated by E. Obermiller, Sri Satguru Publications, 182 pages, $14.50

Buton Rinchen Drub, one of Tibet�s most outstanding scholars, who lived from 1290 to 1364. known as the �Lord of Zhalu�-Zhalu being the location f his principal monastery-this unique master was a prolific translator into Tibetan of the Buddha�s teachings, as well as a supremely wise and compassionate teacher who worked tirelessly to bring all beings to liberation. His close disciple, Dratshadpa Rinchen Namgyal, wrote this work out of a strong faith and devotion in his master. In it he relates many of the wondrous events of Buton Rinpoche�s virtuous life and deeds.