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The Wisdom Chapter: Jamgön Mipham's Commentary on the Ninth Chapter of "The Way of the Bodhisattva"
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Shāntideva’s guide to the training of a Bodhisattva is one of the most important and beloved texts in the Tibetan tradition. The ninth chapter, however, dealing with Madhyamaka, the Middle Way, the most profound wisdom view of Mahayana Buddhism, has always posed unique challenges to readers. This commentary by the great scholar Mipham Rinpoche presents in quite straightforward terms Shāntideva’s exposition of emptiness, the essential foundation of all Buddhist doctrine, demonstrating that it is not only compatible with, but in fact crucial to, the correct understanding of other important Buddhist teachings such as karma, rebirth, and the practice of compassion. Mipham interprets Shāntideva according to the view of the Nyingma school, which in some respects was at variance with the religiously and politically dominant interpretation of the text in Tibet at that time. As a result, his commentary stirred up a furious debate. With the addition of a critique of Mipham Rinpoche’s view by a prominent scholar of the time, along with Mipham’s response, that debate is beautifully captured in this volume. (Source: Shambhala Publications)
Citation
Fletcher, Wulstan, and Helena Blankleder (Padmakara Translation Group), trans. The Wisdom Chapter: Jamgön Mipham's Commentary on the Ninth Chapter of "The Way of the Bodhisattva." Boulder, CO: Shambhala Publications, 2017.
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Table of contents
- Textual Outline of the Ketaka Jewelxiii
- Translators' Prefacexvii
- Translators' Introduction1
- The Ketaka Jewel by Jamgön Mipham77
- The Light of the Day Star by Jamgön Mipham195
- Question 1: Are Conventional Phenomena No More Than Mental Imputations?201
- Question 2: The Two Kinds of Self-Clinging209
- Question 3: The Liberation of the Shrāvakas215
- Question 4: The State of Arhatship223
- Question 5: The Two Kinds of Self-Clinging and the Two Obscurations233
- Question 6: The Two Truths261
- Question 7: The Self-Knowing Mind279
- Question 8: The Eight Great Difficult Points of the Prāsaṅgika School, according to Tsongkhapa291
- Appendix: A Pleasurable Discourse for Those of Clear Understanding by Drakar Tulku295
- Notes319
- Bibliography359
- Index365
Interconnections
3 Full translation of
This is Mipam Rinpoche's answer to Drakar Tulku's objections to some points in his commentary on the ninth chapter of the Bodhicaryāvatāra (Nor bu ke ta ka).
Nyingma master Mipham Gyatso's (1846-1912) famous word and meaning commentary (tshig don gyi 'grel pa) on the ninth chapter of the Bodhicaryāvatāra.
This is the first polemical text written by the author to refute Mipam's commentary on the ninth chapter of the Bodhicaryāvatāra (Nor bu ke ta ka). The author aims to elucidate the key point of the profound Middle Way (zab mo dbu ma'i gnad) while pointing out and negating Mipam's "misreadings" of them.
4 Contains chapter or part
In The Wisdom Chapter: Jamgön Mipham's Commentary on the Ninth Chapter of "The Way of the Bodhisattva", Wulstan Fletcher and Helena Blankleder give a detailed presentation of Mipham's understanding of Madhyamaka and his responses to criticisms from Gelukpa scholars. Mipham's approach to reconciling the Svātantrika and Prāsaṅgika schools of thought is analyzed in depth in the light of his interpretation of the two truths, his view on ultimate truth, and his efforts to revive a distinct Nyingma voice in the Tibetan hermeneutical debate on how central Indian Buddhist scriptures should be understood.
This examination of Mipham's writings and his responses to critics allows readers to understand the subtleties of the debates and the reasoning behind different positions. It explains the historical and cultural context of these philosophical discussions, including the role of sectarian affiliations and efforts to preserve and revive traditional interpretations, illustrating the diversity of Madhyamaka positions in Tibet.
In this excerpt from the translators' introduction to The Wisdom Chapter, Helena Blankleder and Wulstan Fletcher of the Padmakara Translation Group examine the controversy surrounding Mipham Rinpoche's commentary on the "Wisdom Chapter" of the Bodhicaryāvatāra, known as the Ketaka Jewel. The rise of the Geluk school and its relation to other Tibetan Buddhist traditions are explored, along with Mipham's role in the nonsectarian Rime movement, which aimed to preserve endangered Buddhist Tibetan Buddhist traditions while fostering intellectual freedom.
This exploration of Mipham's motivations, his approach to doctrinal debates, and the challenges faced by non-Geluk traditions provides insight into the complex interplay between different schools of thought and the political landscape of Tibet. It sheds light on the complex relationship between historical and political conditions and the arising of doctrinal interpretations, offering context for understanding the philosophical debates that shaped Tibetan Buddhism.
In this section from The Wisdom Chapter: Jamgön Mipham's Commentary on the Ninth Chapter of The Way of the Bodhisattva, Wulstan Fletcher and Helena Blankleder of the Padmakara Translation Group give a detailed account of Madhyamaka in Tibet as well as of the hermeneutical issues related to the debates between Mipham and Geluk scholars. The evolution of Madhyamaka philosophy in Tibet is traced, from the initial introduction of Śāntarakṣita's Yogācāra-Madhyamaka synthesis to the later influence of Candrakīrti's works, leading to the Svātantrika-Prāsaṅgika distinction. Tsongkhapa's innovative interpretation of Madhyamaka is explored, highlighting his unique positions on the Svātantrika-Prāsaṅgika distinction, the two truths, and the nature of ultimate truth.
The historical context provided helps readers grasp the nuances of different Madhyamaka interpretations and the evolution of related ideas over time. By presenting various viewpoints and controversies in their historical context, this overview also sheds light on the influence of cultural and political factors on the development and transmission of philosophical ideas in Tibet.
In the following excerpt from The Wisdom Chapter: Jamgön Mipham's Commentary on the Ninth Chapter of "The Way of the Bodhisattva", Wulstan Fletcher and Helena Blankleder focus on Mipham's Light of the Day Star, his response to Drakar Lobzang Palden Tenzin Nyendrak's criticism of his commentary on the ninth chapter of the Bodhicaryāvatāra. The debate between Mipham, a Nyingma scholar, and Drakar Tulku, a Gelukpa scholar, regarding the interpretation of Śāntideva's "Wisdom Chapter" in the Bodhicaryāvatāra is discussed in detail. Their differing views on the nature of arhatship and the realization of emptiness in Hīnayāna and Mahāyāna traditions are explored along with biographical information on Drakar Tulku and his contributions to Buddhist scholarship.
This examination offers insight into the intellectual and cultural milieu of early twentieth-century Tibet, showcasing the interconnectedness of scholarship and religious practice. It is also valuable to better understand the complexities involved in interpreting Buddhist texts translated from Sanskrit into Tibetan.
