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-	|text=The following excerpt is drawn from Markus Viehbeck's ''Polemics in Indo-Tibetan Scholasticism''. It discusses the debate between Mipham and his contemporary from the Geluk school, Pari Rabsel (Dpa' ris Rab gsal) (1840–1912), outlining the various topics of disagreement over their interpretations of the ninth chapter of the ''Bodhicaryāvatāra''. Four main topics of controversy are explored: the relationship between insight and other perfections, the nature of ego-clinging and selflessness, the realization of emptiness by Śrāvakas and Pratyekabuddhas, and issues concerning the two truths and the nature of ultimate reality.
+	|text=The following excerpt is drawn from Markus Viehbeck's ''Polemics in Indo-Tibetan Scholasticism''. It discusses the debate between Mipham and his contemporary from the Geluk school, Pari Rabsel (Dpa' ris Rab gsal, 1840–1912), outlining the various topics of disagreement over their interpretations of the ninth chapter of the ''Bodhicaryāvatāra''. Four main topics of controversy are explored: the relationship between insight and other perfections, the nature of ego-clinging and selflessness, the realization of emptiness by Śrāvakas and Pratyekabuddhas, and issues concerning the two truths and the nature of ultimate reality.
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 This detailed examination of the arguments and counterarguments of both scholars, contextualized within the broader Tibetan Buddhist philosophical landscape, offers a comprehensive look at how different schools of thought interpret key Madhyamaka concepts. It provides insight into the methods of Tibetan scholastic debate and the ways in which different traditions engage with and interpret canonical texts, serving as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and ongoing discussions surrounding the interpretation of foundational texts.