Four Illusions
Candrakirti's Advice for Travelers on the Bodhisattva Path
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Buddhism
| Author: | Candrakirti | ISBN: | 9780190287931 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press | Publication: | February 27, 2003 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Candrakirti |
| ISBN: | 9780190287931 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication: | February 27, 2003 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
