 Click to enlarge | OPENING THE WISDOM DOOR OF THE RANGTONG AND SHENTONG VIEWS: A Brief Explanation of the One Taste of the Second and Third Turnings of the Wheel of Dharmaby Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche140 pp. #OPENWI - regular price $ 18.00 Many Tibetan Buddhist masters have extensively debated the authentic nature of mind, known as tathagatagarbha. Generally speaking, Rangtongpas believe tathagatagarbha to be free from all dualities and extremes, claiming that it is empty of intrinsic reality. In contrast, Shentongpas claim that buddha-nature is actually full of the beautiful, natural qualities of mind, which shine forth unobstructedly after the temporary defilements and obscurations have been removed. As explained by the great Mipham Rinpoche, the Nyingma school does not see any essential contradiction between these two positions. By uniting these views, Mipham clarifies how Buddha Shakyamuni’s three turnings of the wheel of Dharma are perfectly compatible and harmonious. This clearly written volume lucidly explains this key issue in Buddhism. More ... |
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