
Candrakirti's Introduction to the Middle Way
A Guide
Jan Westerhoff(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 24. January 2024
Book
Hardback
296 pages
978-0-19-761233-0 (ISBN)
Description
Candrakirti's Introduction to the Middle Way (Madhyamakavatara) is a central work of Buddhist philosophy for two reasons. First, it provides an introduction to Madhyamaka, one of the three major philosophical schools of Buddhist thought (the other two being Abhidharma and Yogacara). Second, within Madhyamaka, Candrakirti's text occupies a very prominent role. This is primarily due to its enormous influence in Tibet, where Candrakirti's work became the main entry-point into the study of Madhyamaka thought. While the historical importance of the Introduction to the Middle Way for understanding a major section of Buddhist thought is evident, what makes it particularly interesting for students is the role it plays as an 'introduction'. It is one of Candrakirti's earlier works and presents a comprehensive guide to the key philosophical ideas and problems of Madhyamaka thought.
This Oxford Guide is for the philosophically interested student or scholar reading the Introduction to the Middle Way. Westerhoff's commentary focuses on the philosophical content of the text, using Candrakirti's auto-commentary as the main explicatory resource.
This Oxford Guide is for the philosophically interested student or scholar reading the Introduction to the Middle Way. Westerhoff's commentary focuses on the philosophical content of the text, using Candrakirti's auto-commentary as the main explicatory resource.
Reviews / Votes
This commentary, like its Indian and Tibetan predecessors, is intended to be read alongside Candrakirti's root verses. It follows the structure of Candrakirti's writing, carefully explaining and contextualizing each verse. * Lion's Roar *More details
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 140 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-761233-0 (9780197612330)
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Person
Jan Westerhoff is Professor of Buddhist Philosophy at the University of Oxford and a Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford.
Author
Professor of Buddhist Philosophy and Fellow at Lady Margaret HallProfessor of Buddhist Philosophy and Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford
Content
Structural outline of the text
Introduction
Commentary
Bibliography
Synopsis
Introduction
Commentary
Bibliography
Synopsis