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***[[{{PAGENAME}}-PART_ONE:_The_Introduction#4._Summary|4. Summary]] 47 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-PART_ONE:_The_Introduction#4._Summary|4. Summary]] 47 | ||
**[[{{PAGENAME}}-PART_ONE:_The_Introduction#E._Research_Methods_of_this_Dissertation|E. Research Methods of this Dissertation]] 49 | **[[{{PAGENAME}}-PART_ONE:_The_Introduction#E._Research_Methods_of_this_Dissertation|E. Research Methods of this Dissertation]] 49 | ||
* | *[[{{PAGENAME}}-Part Two: The Mahāyana Motivating Thought|Part Two: The Mahāyana Motivating Thought]] 56 | ||
**[[{{PAGENAME}}-Introduction to Part Two|Introduction]] 56 | **[[{{PAGENAME}}-Introduction to Part Two|Introduction]] 56 | ||
**[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Motivating Thought|I. Definitional Characteristics of the Motivating Thought]] 59 | **[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Motivating Thought|I. Definitional Characteristics of the Motivating Thought]] 59 | ||
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***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Benefits of the Motivating Thought|Benefits of the Motivating Thought]] 111 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Benefits of the Motivating Thought|Benefits of the Motivating Thought]] 111 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of Part Two|Conclusion]] 112 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of Part Two|Conclusion]] 112 | ||
* | *[[{{PAGENAME}}-|Part Three: The Instructions]] 117 | ||
**[[{{PAGENAME}}-Introduction to Part Three|Introduction]] 117 | **[[{{PAGENAME}}-Introduction to Part Three|Introduction]] 117 | ||
**Chapter One: Instructions on the Nature of the Mahayana Practices 122 | **[[{{PAGENAME}}-|Chapter One: Instructions on the Nature of the Mahayana Practices]] 122 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Introduction to Chapter One Part Three|Introduction]] 122 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Introduction to Chapter One Part Three|Introduction]] 122 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of Mahayana Practices|Definitional Characteristics]] 127 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of Mahayana Practices|Definitional Characteristics]] 127 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Perfection of Wisdom and the Practices|The Perfection of Wisdom and the Practices]] 134 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Perfection of Wisdom and the Practices|The Perfection of Wisdom and the Practices]] 134 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of Chapter One Part Three|Conclusion]] 143 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of Chapter One Part Three|Conclusion]] 143 | ||
**Chapter Two: Instructions about the Objects of the Practices The Four Noble Truths 145 | **[[{{PAGENAME}}-|Chapter Two: Instructions about the Objects of the Practices The Four Noble Truths]] 145 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Introduction to Chapter Two Part Three|Introduction]] 145 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Introduction to Chapter Two Part Three|Introduction]] 145 | ||
***THE TRUTH OF SUFFERING | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|THE TRUTH OF SUFFERING]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Truth of Suffering|Definitional Characteristics]] 149 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Truth of Suffering|Definitional Characteristics]] 149 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Truth of Suffering and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Truth of Suffering and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 153 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Truth of Suffering and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Truth of Suffering and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 153 | ||
***THE TRUTH OF THE ORIGIN | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|THE TRUTH OF THE ORIGIN]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Truth of the Origin|Definitional Characteristics]] 159 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Truth of the Origin|Definitional Characteristics]] 159 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Truth of Origination and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Truth of Origination and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 161 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Truth of Origination and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Truth of Origination and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 161 | ||
***THE TRUTH OF CESSATION | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|THE TRUTH OF CESSATION]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Truth of Cessation|Definitional Characteristics]] 168 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Truth of Cessation|Definitional Characteristics]] 168 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Truth of Cessation and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Truth of Cessation and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 170 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Truth of Cessation and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Truth of Cessation and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 170 | ||
***THE TRUTH OF THE PATH | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|THE TRUTH OF THE PATH]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Truth of the Path|Definitional Characteristics]] 177 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Truth of the Path|Definitional Characteristics]] 177 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Truth of the Path and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Truth of the Path and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 179 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Truth of the Path and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Truth of the Path and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 179 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of Chapter Two Part Three|Conclusion]] 185 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of Chapter Two Part Three|Conclusion]] 185 | ||
**[[{{PAGENAME}}-Chapter Three: The Three Jewels The Support of the Mahayana Practices|Chapter Three: The Three Jewels The Support of the Mahayana Practices]] 187 | **[[{{PAGENAME}}-Chapter Three: The Three Jewels The Support of the Mahayana Practices|Chapter Three: The Three Jewels The Support of the Mahayana Practices]] 187 | ||
***THE BUDDHA JEWEL | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|THE BUDDHA JEWEL]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Buddha Jewel|Definitional Characteristics]] 190 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Buddha Jewel|Definitional Characteristics]] 190 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Buddha Jewel and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Buddha Jewel and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 195 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Buddha Jewel and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Buddha Jewel and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 195 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of the Buddha Jewel Section|Conclusion]] 201 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of the Buddha Jewel Section|Conclusion]] 201 | ||
***THE DHARMA JEWEL | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|THE DHARMA JEWEL]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Dharma Jewel|Definitional Characteristics]] 203 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Dharma Jewel|Definitional Characteristics]] 203 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Dharma Jewel and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Dharma Jewel and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 207 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Dharma Jewel and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Dharma Jewel and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 207 | ||
***THE SANGHA JEWEL | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|THE SANGHA JEWEL]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Sangha Jewel|Definitional Characteristics]] 214 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Sangha Jewel|Definitional Characteristics]] 214 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Sangha Jewel and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Sangha Jewel and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 217 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Sangha Jewel and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Sangha Jewel and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 217 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of Chapter Three Part Three|Conclusion]] 221 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of Chapter Three Part Three|Conclusion]] 221 | ||
**Chapters Four, Five, and Six | **[[{{PAGENAME}}-|Chapters Four, Five, and Six]] | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Introduction to Chapters Four, Five, and Six|Introduction]] 223 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Introduction to Chapters Four, Five, and Six|Introduction]] 223 | ||
***Chapter Four: The Effort Which is Non-attached | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|Chapter Four: The Effort Which is Non-attached]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of The Effort Which is Non-attached|Definitional Characteristics]] 225 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of The Effort Which is Non-attached|Definitional Characteristics]] 225 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Effort Which is Non-attached and the Perfection of Wisdom|Effort Which is Non-attached and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 227 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Effort Which is Non-attached and the Perfection of Wisdom|Effort Which is Non-attached and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 227 | ||
***Charter Five: The Effort Which is Indefatigable | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|Charter Five: The Effort Which is Indefatigable]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of The Effort Which is Indefatigable|Definitional Characteristics]] 233 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of The Effort Which is Indefatigable|Definitional Characteristics]] 233 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Effort Which is Indefatigable and the Perfection of Wisdom|Effort Which is Indefatigable and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 235 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Effort Which is Indefatigable and the Perfection of Wisdom|Effort Which is Indefatigable and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 235 | ||
***Chapter Six: The Effort Which Fully Incorporates the Mahayana Path | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|Chapter Six: The Effort Which Fully Incorporates the Mahayana Path]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics The Effort Which Fully Incorporates the Mahayana Path|Definitional Characteristics]] 243 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics The Effort Which Fully Incorporates the Mahayana Path|Definitional Characteristics]] 243 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Effort Which Fully Incorporates the Mahayana Path and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Effort Which Fully Incorporates the Mahayana Path and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 246 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Effort Which Fully Incorporates the Mahayana Path and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Effort Which Fully Incorporates the Mahayana Path and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 246 | ||
***Chapter Seven: The Five Eyes 253 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|Chapter Seven: The Five Eyes 253 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-General Introduction to The Five Eyes|General Introduction]] 253 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-General Introduction to The Five Eyes|General Introduction]] 253 | ||
****THE FLESHLY EYE | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-|THE FLESHLY EYE]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Fleshly Eye|Definitional Characteristics]] 257 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Fleshly Eye|Definitional Characteristics]] 257 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Fleshly Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Fleshly Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 258 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Fleshly Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Fleshly Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 258 | ||
****THE HEAVENLY EYE | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-|THE HEAVENLY EYE | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Heavenly Eye|Definitional Characteristics]] 261 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Heavenly Eye|Definitional Characteristics]] 261 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Heavenly Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Heavenly Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 262 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Heavenly Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Heavenly Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 262 | ||
****THE WISDOM EYE | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-|THE WISDOM EYE]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Wisdom Eye|Definitional Characteristics]] 265 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Wisdom Eye|Definitional Characteristics]] 265 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Wisdom Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Wisdom Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 266 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Wisdom Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Wisdom Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 266 | ||
****THE DHARMA EYE | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-|THE DHARMA EYE]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Dharma Eye|Definitional Characteristics]] 269 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Dharma Eye|Definitional Characteristics]] 269 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Dharma Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Dharma Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 270 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Dharma Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Dharma Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 270 | ||
****THE BUDDHA EYE | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-|THE BUDDHA EYE]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Buddha Eye|Definitional Characteristics]] 274 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Buddha Eye|Definitional Characteristics]] 274 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Buddha Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Buddha Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 274 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Buddha Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Buddha Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 274 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of Chapters Five, Six, and Seven|Conclusion]] 278 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of Chapters Five, Six, and Seven|Conclusion]] 278 | ||
**[[{{PAGENAME}}-Chapter Eight: The Six Superknowledges|Chapter Eight: The Six Superknowledges]] 279 | **[[{{PAGENAME}}-Chapter Eight: The Six Superknowledges|Chapter Eight: The Six Superknowledges]] 279 | ||
***PSYCHIC POWER | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|PSYCHIC POWER]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of Psychic Power|Definitional Characteristics]] 281 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of Psychic Power|Definitional Characteristics]] 281 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Psychic Power and the Perfection of Wisdom|Psychic Power and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 282 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Psychic Power and the Perfection of Wisdom|Psychic Power and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 282 | ||
***GODS' HEARING | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|GODS' HEARING]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of Gods' Hearing|Definitional Characteristics]] 287 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of Gods' Hearing|Definitional Characteristics]] 287 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Gods' Hearing and the Perfection of Wisdom|Gods' Hearing and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 288 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Gods' Hearing and the Perfection of Wisdom|Gods' Hearing and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 288 | ||
***KNOWING OTHERS' MINDS | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|KNOWING OTHERS' MINDS]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of Knowing others' Minds|Definitional Characteristics]] 291 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of Knowing others' Minds|Definitional Characteristics]] 291 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Knowing others' Minds and the Perfection of Wisdom|Knowing others' Minds and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 292 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Knowing others' Minds and the Perfection of Wisdom|Knowing others' Minds and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 292 | ||
***RECOLLECTION OF PREVIOUS LIVES | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|RECOLLECTION OF PREVIOUS LIVES]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of Recollection of Previous Lives|Definitional Characteristics]] 296 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of Recollection of Previous Lives|Definitional Characteristics]] 296 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Recollection of Previous Lives and the Perfection of Wisdom|Recollection of Previous Lives and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 296 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Recollection of Previous Lives and the Perfection of Wisdom|Recollection of Previous Lives and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 296 | ||
***GODS' EYE | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|GODS' EYE]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of Gods' Eye|Definitional Characteristics]] 301 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of Gods' Eye|Definitional Characteristics]] 301 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Gods' Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom|Gods' Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 301 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Gods' Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom|Gods' Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 301 | ||
***EXTIRPATOR OF DEFILEMENTS | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-|EXTIRPATOR OF DEFILEMENTS]] | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of The Extirpator of Defilements|Definitional Characteristics]] 305 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of The Extirpator of Defilements|Definitional Characteristics]] 305 | ||
****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Extirpator of Defilements and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Extirpator of Defilements and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 307 | ****[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Extirpator of Defilements and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Extirpator of Defilements and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 307 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of Chapter Eight|Conclusion]] 312 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of Chapter Eight|Conclusion]] 312 | ||
**Chapter Nine: The Path of Seeing 314 | **[[{{PAGENAME}}-|Chapter Nine: The Path of Seeing]] 314 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of The Path of Seeing|Definitional Characteristics]] 314 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of The Path of Seeing|Definitional Characteristics]] 314 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Path of Seeing and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Path of Seeing and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 320 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Path of Seeing and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Path of Seeing and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 320 | ||
**Chapter Ten: The Path of Cultivation 325 | **[[{{PAGENAME}}-|Chapter Ten: The Path of Cultivation]] 325 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Path of Cultivation|Definitional Characteristics]] 325 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-Definitional Characteristics of the Path of Cultivation|Definitional Characteristics]] 325 | ||
***[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Path of Cultivation and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Path of Cultivation and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 333 | ***[[{{PAGENAME}}-The Path of Cultivation and the Perfection of Wisdom|The Path of Cultivation and the Perfection of Wisdom]] 333 | ||
**[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of Chapter Nine|Conclusion]] 341 | **[[{{PAGENAME}}-Conclusion of Chapter Nine|Conclusion]] 341 | ||
*Appendices | *[[{{PAGENAME}}-Appendices|Appendices]] | ||
**[[{{PAGENAME}}-A Composite Edition of the Abhisamayālamkāra, the Sphuṭārthā, and the rNam-bśad sñin-po'i rgyan|I. A Composite Edition of the Abhisamayālamkāra, the Sphuṭārthā, and the rNam-bśad sñin-po'i rgyan]] 345 | **[[{{PAGENAME}}-A Composite Edition of the Abhisamayālamkāra, the Sphuṭārthā, and the rNam-bśad sñin-po'i rgyan|I. A Composite Edition of the Abhisamayālamkāra, the Sphuṭārthā, and the rNam-bśad sñin-po'i rgyan]] 345 | ||
**[[{{PAGENAME}}-An Edition of the don-bdun-cu|II. An Edition of the Don-bdun-cu by rJe-btsun-chos-kyi rgyal mtshan (The first two of the Seventy Topics are included here.)]] 409 | **[[{{PAGENAME}}-An Edition of the don-bdun-cu|II. An Edition of the Don-bdun-cu by rJe-btsun-chos-kyi rgyal mtshan (The first two of the Seventy Topics are included here.)]] 409 |
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and the Perfection of Wisdom
According to
The Abhisamayālaṃkāra and the
Pañcaviṃśatisāhasrikāprajñāparamitā
(The Interpretation of the First Two Topics
By Person:Haribhadra, rgyal-tshab dar-ma-rin-chen,
And rje-btsun chos-kyi rgyal-mtshan)
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy
(Buddhist Studies)
at the
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Abstract
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgements i
- Preface v
- PART ONE: The Introduction 1
- A. The Pañcaviṃśatisāhasrikā prajñāparamitā and the Abhisamayālaṃkāra 1
- B. The Traditional Mahayana Account of the Composition of the P.P. and A.A. 6
- C. Previous Commentarial Works on the A.A. and P.P. 11
- D. The Interpretive Approach of Haribhadra, rGyal-tshab, and Sera Jetsunpa 17
- 1. The Cognitive Procedures Compared to a Medical Antidote 26
- 2. The Meaning of "The Cognition of Emptiness" and its Relevance to the Interpretation of our Commentators 32
- 3. The Interpretations of our Commentators Distinguished from the Interpretations of Professor Conze and Dr. Obermiller 38
- 4. Summary 47
- E. Research Methods of this Dissertation 49
- Part Two: The Mahāyana Motivating Thought 56
- Part Three: The Instructions 117
- Introduction 117
- Chapter One: Instructions on the Nature of the Mahayana Practices 122
- Chapter Two: Instructions about the Objects of the Practices The Four Noble Truths 145
- Chapter Three: The Three Jewels The Support of the Mahayana Practices 187
- Chapters Four, Five, and Six
- Introduction 223
- Chapter Four: The Effort Which is Non-attached
- Charter Five: The Effort Which is Indefatigable
- Chapter Six: The Effort Which Fully Incorporates the Mahayana Path
- [[Mahayana Buddhist Religious Practice and The Perfection of Wisdom-|Chapter Seven: The Five Eyes 253
- General Introduction 253
- THE FLESHLY EYE
- Definitional Characteristics 257
- The Fleshly Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom 258
- [[Mahayana Buddhist Religious Practice and The Perfection of Wisdom-|THE HEAVENLY EYE
- Definitional Characteristics 261
- The Heavenly Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom 262
- THE WISDOM EYE
- Definitional Characteristics 265
- The Wisdom Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom 266
- THE DHARMA EYE
- Definitional Characteristics 269
- The Dharma Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom 270
- THE BUDDHA EYE
- Definitional Characteristics 274
- The Buddha Eye and the Perfection of Wisdom 274
- Conclusion 278
- Chapter Eight: The Six Superknowledges 279
- Chapter Nine: The Path of Seeing 314
- Chapter Ten: The Path of Cultivation 325
- Conclusion 341
- Appendices
- I. A Composite Edition of the Abhisamayālamkāra, the Sphuṭārthā, and the rNam-bśad sñin-po'i rgyan 345
- II. An Edition of the Don-bdun-cu by rJe-btsun-chos-kyi rgyal mtshan (The first two of the Seventy Topics are included here.) 409
- III. The Folios of the Pañcavimśatisāhasrikā prajñāpāramitā Pertinent to this Dissertation 416
- Bibliography 543
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