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"In Tibetan religious literature, Jamgön Kongtrül's Treasury of Knowledgein ten books stands out as a unique, encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings as it was preserved in Tibet. The tantric path is often referred to as the indestructible way of secret mantra, the essence of which is the indestructible union of wisdom (the understanding of emptiness) and method (immutable great bliss). This volume sets forth the various systems that constitute this path, show more both those of the ancient tantra tradition and of the new tradition." show lessTags
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Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye (1813-1899), a pivotal figure in eastern Tibet's nonsectarian movement, was one of the most outstanding writers and teachers of his time. In his monumental Treasury of Knowledge he presents a complete account of the major lines of thought and practice that comprise Tibetan Buddhism
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Systems of Buddhist Tantra
- Original title
- Śes bya mtaʾ yas paʾi rgya mtsho
- Alternate titles
- The Treasury of Knowledge, Book 6, Part 4: Systems of Buddhist Tantra
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- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference
- DDC/MDS
- 294.3420425 — Religion Other religions Buddhism/Hinduism Buddhism Buddhism - practice Practice and tantra Metaphysical aspects
- LCC
- BQ8918.2 .K66213 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Buddhism Buddhism Modifications, schools, etc. Special modifications, sects, etc. Tantric Buddhism
- BISAC
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- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
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