Compassion In Tibetan Buddhism

Jeffrey Hopkins

Rider & Company

254

1980

9780091432614

Bodhicitta

2 total

Compassion in Tibetan Buddhism is a foundational scholarly work published in 1980, authored by Jeffrey Hopkins and Anne D. Klein. The book is primarily a translation and commentary on the teachings of the 14th-century Tibetan master Tsong-ka-pa (Tsong-kha-pa), specifically focusing on his insights into the Madhyamika (Middle Way) philosophy and the cultivation of altruism. Tsong-ka-pa’s Teachings: It features translations of Tsong-ka-pa’s commentary on Chandrakirti’s Guide to the Middle Way, which is essential for understanding the Tibetan Gelugpa school's approach to the "Middle Way" view of reality. Meditation Guidance: The work includes Meditations of a Tantric Abbot by Kensur Lekden, providing practical instructions on the meditation techniques used to internalize these profound philosophical concepts. Dual Focus: It balances rigorous philosophical analysis with practical spiritual practice, covering topics like the "Mind of Enlightenment" (Bodhicitta), the nature of suffering, and the stages of the Bodhisattva path.