This book provides the first English translation of Candrakirti's commentary (ca. 6-7th century C.E.) on four illusions that prevent people from becoming Buddhas. Lang's translation captures the clarity of Candrakirti's arguments and the lively humor of the stories and examples he uses. Lang's introduction explores the range of Candrakirti's interests in religion, philosophy, psychology, politics, and erotic poetry.

Four Illusions: Candrakirti's Advice for Travelers on the Bodhisattva Path

Religion & Spirituality

Candrakīrti

Lang, Karen C.

Buddhism

Oxford University Press

This book provides the first English translation of Candrakirti's commentary (ca. 6-7th century C.E.) on four illusions that prevent us from becoming Buddhas. Lang's translation captures the clarity of Candrakirti's arguments and the lively humor of the stories and examples he uses. Lang's introduction explores the range of Candrakirti's interests in religion, philosophy, psychology, politics, and erotic poetry.

Translated from the Sanskrit by Mervyn Sprung in collaboration with T.R.V. Murti and U.S. Vyas. Translator's introduction. Glossary. Bibliography. Dust jacket. Previous owner's stamp on front end page. 283p. Originally published in 1979. The Prasannapada is the explanation of the versed aphorisms of Nagarjuna which are the first and basic statement of the Buddhist philosophy of the middle way.

Lucid exposition of the middle way: The essential chapters from the Prasannapadā of Candrakīrti

Routledge& Kegan Paul

Originally published in 1979.  The Prasannapada is the explanation of the versed aphorisms of Nagarjuna which are the first and basic statement of the Buddhist philosophy of the middle way. When first published, this volume was the first attempt, in any European language, to present all the essentials of this most radical of Buddhist philosophical works. Seventeen of its twenty-seven chapters have been chosen to give an integrated statement of every aspect of its arguments and conclusions.      

Lucid Exposition of the Middle Way: The Essential Chapters from the PrasannapadÈa of CandrakÈIrti

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Four Illusions: Candrakirti's Advice for Travelers on the Bodhisattva Path

Four Illusions: Candrakirti's Advice for Travelers on the Bodhisattva Path

Lucid exposition of the middle way: The essential chapters from the Prasannapadā of Candrakīrti

Lucid Exposition of the Middle Way: The Essential Chapters from the PrasannapadÈa of CandrakÈIrti

Madhyamakavatara

Madhyamakavatara

Madhyamakavatara (Tibetan Edition)

Candrakīrti's Vajrasattvaniṣpādanasūtra (Vajrasattvasādhana) Sanskrit and Tibetan Texts