Candrakīrti's Introduction to the Middle Way: A Guide

by Jan Westerhoff

Book Overview

Candrakīrti's Introduction to the Middle Way (Madhyamakāvatāra) is a central work of Buddhist philosophy for two reasons. First, it provides an introduction to Madhyamaka, one of the three major philosophical schools of Buddhist thought (the other two being Abhidharma and Yogācāra). Second, within Madhyamaka, Candrakīrti's text occupies a very prominent role. This is primarily due to its enormous influence in Tibet, where...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0197612342
• ISBN13: 9780197612347
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.6" x 7.9"