Freedom from extremes
Gorampa's "Distinguishing the views" and the polemics of …
Geshe Lobsang Dargyay
432 pages | ~12 hrs
Freedom from extremes
Gorampa's "Distinguishing the views" and the polemics of emptiness
By Geshe Lobsang Dargyay
In the landscape of Buddhist philosophy, few concepts prove as challenging to grasp as "emptiness," yet few are as essential for spiritual understanding. This remarkable work presents the insights of Gorampa, a fifteenth-century Tibetan Buddhist scholar who dared to question the prevailing interpretations of his time.
Gorampa recognized that seekers often fall into two dangerous philosophical traps when contemplating emptiness: eternalism, which clings to permanent existence, and nihilism, which denies meaning altogether. His revolutionary approach charts a middle path between these extremes, offering practitioners a way to understand reality that neither grasps nor rejects.
This critical edition makes Gorampa's original teachings accessible to contemporary readers, preserving the concise clarity and profound depth that made his work legendary among Buddhist scholars. The text serves as both philosophical treatise and practical guide, showing how ancient wisdom can illuminate modern spiritual questions.
Enhanced with comprehensive introductory material, the book provides essential context about Gorampa's life and the rich tradition of Tibetan philosophical debate. Whether you are a serious student of Buddhist thought or someone seeking deeper understanding of non-dual awareness, this work offers tools for navigating the subtle territory between attachment and denial, revealing a path toward genuine spiritual freedom.
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Details
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Wisdom Publications
- ISBN-10
- 0861715233
- Pages
- 432
- Language
- EN
