Treasury of Knowledge, Book Seven and Book Eight, Parts One and Two: Foundations of Buddhist Study and Practice

Description: In Tibetan religious literature, Jamgon Kongtrul 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. Book 7 of Fundamentals of Buddhist Study and Practice examines contemplation. The main focus of Book 8 is meditation. Part 1 focuses on calm abiding and special insight, while part 2 treats meditation as it is described in the sutra tradition.

Review Quotes: "Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé was one of the leading scholars of the nineteenth century. He broke through sectarian constraints and achieved a deep understanding of the different philosophical approaches in Tibet. I have no doubt that by studying Kongtrul's works readers will be inspired to emulate his great qualities of humility, dedication, patience, and nonsectarianism."--H.H. the Dalai Lama

"The Treasury of Knowledge excellently presents the entire corpus of the sutra and mantra traditions, from the path of the common sciences all the way up to the uncommon Great Perfection, or Atiyoga, which is the culmination of the nine vehicles."--H.H. Dudjom Rinpoché, author of A Torch Lighting the Way to Freedom