Groundless Paths: The Prajnaparamita Sutras, the Ornament of Clear Realization, and Its Commentaries in the Tibetan Nyingma Tradition

by Karl Brunnholzl, O-Rgyan-Jigs-Me, Dpal- O-Rgyan-Jigs-Med-Chos-Kyi-Dban-Po, et al.

The Abhisamayalamkara summarizes all the topics in the vast body of the praj aparamita sutras. Resembling a zip-file, it comes to life only through its Indian and Tibetan commentaries. Together, these texts not only discuss the "hidden meaning" of the praj aparamita sutras--the paths and bhumis of sravakas, pratyekabuddhas, and bodhisattvas--but also serve as contemplative manuals for the explicit topic of these sutras--emptiness--and how it is to...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559393750
• ISBN13: 9781559393751
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Snow Lion Publications
• Length: 904 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 6.3" x 9.2"