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 text books, it is the philosophical backbone of the living tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Volume II of this rich source book elucidates the Four Noble Truths. Every volume in this series includes 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.
Gateway to Knowledge, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, Rangjung Yeshe Publications, 80 Pages, $21.95
Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche (1864-1912) was a great master of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and one of the leading figures in the Ri-me (non-sectarian) movement in Tibet. He is an exceptional treasure of wisdom, compassion and scholarship. HIs accomplishments in practice, learning, composition and teaching are immense.
CONTENTS: Gateway to Knowledge Volume II
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Acknowledgments
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vii
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8.
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The Truth of Suffering
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91
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9.
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The Truth of Origin -- Karma
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103
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10.
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The Truth of Origin -- Disturbing Emotions
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121
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11.
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The Truth of Cessation
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140
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12.
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The Truth of Path -- The Five Paths
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143
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13.
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The Truth of Path -- Additional Points
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159
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14.
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The Two Truths
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174
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Notes
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176
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