{"product_id":"gateway-to-knowledge-volume-i-a-condensation-of-the-tripitaka-paperback","title":"Gateway to Knowledge, Volume I: A Condensation of the Tripitaka - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJamgon Mipham Rinpoche\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eErik Pema Kunsang\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eKathy Morris\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gateway to Knowledge is a condensation\u003cbr\u003eof the Tripitaka and its accompanying commentaries. Consolidating the intent of\u003cbr\u003eBuddha Shakyamuni's teachings into a unified body of textbooks, it is the philosophical backbone of the living tradition\u003cbr\u003eof Tibetan Buddhism. This rich source book embodies the basics of Prajnaparamita\u003cbr\u003eand Madhyamika as well as Abhidharma from both the Mahayana\u003cbr\u003eand Hinayana perspectives. Every volume in this series includes the Tibetan text and the English translation on facing pages.\u003cbr\u003e\"The Tibetan master, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche (1846-1912) is an exceptional\u003cbr\u003etreasure of wisdom, compassion and scholarship. His accomplishments in practice, \u003cbr\u003elearning, composition and teaching are immense.\u003cbr\u003eThe student of The Gateway to Knowledge can begin to comprehend the meaning\u003cbr\u003eof the major works on Buddhist philosophy and of the traditional sciences. When\u003cbr\u003eyou want to extract their meaning you need an \"expert system,\" a key. The Gateway to Knowledge is like that key, a magical key - it opens up the treasury of precious gemstones in the expansive collection of Buddhist scriptures. \"\u003cbr\u003e-- Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJamgon Mipham Rinpoche (1846-1912) was a student of Jamgon Kongtrul, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, and Paltrul Rinpoche; he was blessed by Manjushri, the full accomplished Buddha of wisdom. His work is an exceptional treasure of wisdom, compassion, and scholarship. His accomplishments in practice, learning, composition, and teaching are immense. Mipham Rinpoche became one of the greatest scholars of his time and his collected works fill more than thirty volumes. His chief disciple was Shechen Gyaltsab Pema Namgyal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 24, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760068886816,"sku":"9789627341291","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4cdc31685ed0381ba25f77dd5f1c2eea.webp?v=1780170618","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/gateway-to-knowledge-volume-i-a-condensation-of-the-tripitaka-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}