Buddha's doctrine and the nine vehicles, The
Book Description
This scholarly exploration unveils the profound spiritual teachings of a remarkable yet overlooked figure from Tibet's golden age of religious flowering. José Ignacio Cabezón introduces readers to Rog Bande Sherab, known as Rogben, a wandering scholar and yogi whose innovative thinking helped shape Tibetan Buddhism during the transformative twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
Rogben dedicated his life to gathering sacred texts and meditation practices from the greatest masters of his era. His masterwork, The Lamp of the Teachings, presents one of the earliest comprehensive explanations of the nine vehicle system central to the Ancient Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. This text weaves together historical narrative, doctrinal analysis, and philosophical classification in ways that were groundbreaking for its time.
Through careful examination of Rogben's life and teachings, Cabezón reveals how this itinerant practitioner bridged different Buddhist traditions, particularly the Pacification and Ancient schools. Despite studying under renowned teachers and producing works of remarkable creativity, Rogben remained on the margins of institutional Buddhism, making his contributions all the more intriguing for modern spiritual seekers.
This study offers readers insight into a pivotal period when Tibetan masters were crafting distinctly Tibetan approaches to Buddhist practice while honoring their Indian roots. For those interested in Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan spiritual traditions, or the evolution of contemplative practice, this work illuminates forgotten wisdom from one of Tibet's most original thinkers.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
📄 Length: 303 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Nyingmapa
- ✓ Explore Doktrin
- ✓ Explore Rnying-ma-pa (Sect)
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Perfection
- ✓ Understand Buddhist philosophy and practice
- ✓ Explore Rñiṅ-ma-pa (Sect)
- ✓ Explore Doctrines
