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Establishing Appearances As Divine: Rongzom Chkyi Zangpo On Reasoning, Madhyamaka, And Purity
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Rongzom Chkyi Zangpo'S Concise Treatise, Establishing Appearances As Divine, Sets Out To Prove The Provocative Point That Everything That Appears Is Actually The Deity Manifest. Transformation Of Both One'S Identity And The Environment Is An Important Principle Of Tantric Buddhist Philosophy. In Tantric Scriptures, One Is Instructed To Visualize Oneself As A Deity, A Divine Identity Who Resides In A Perfect Sphere. By Repeatedly Training In This Visualization, One Perfects The Transformation And Ultimately Becomes The Deity Itself.Do The Tantric Teachings Hold Sentient Beings To Be Intrinsically Pure And Divine, Or Do They Consider Them Initially Flawed To Be Later Purified Through The Visualization Of Divinity? Is The Practice Of Deity Yoga Merely A Means, Or Is It More Fundamentally Connected To The Nature Of Things? These Questions Were Among The Main Concerns Of Rongzom Chkyi Zangpo, The Illustrious Philosopher Of The Nyingma School Of The Early Translations. Establishing Appearances As Divine Sets Out To Prove The Provocative Point That The Tradition Still Highly Regards The Point Of View That Everything Which Appears Is Actually The Deity Manifest. Many Books On Tibetan Buddhism Address The Important Themes Of Mind Training, Compassion, And Proper Conduct. This Book Goes Beyond That In Its Aim To Bring The Reader Face To Face With His Or Her Divine And Pure Nature. Its Method Is Unusual: The Author Uses Reasoned Philosophical Arguments To Argue For Esoteric Tantric Buddhist Ideas And Practices. The Result Itself Is An Unusual Book Held In High Esteem For Nearly A Thousand Years. The Comprehensive Introduction Explores Rongzom'S Philosophy Of Purity By Juxtaposing It With His View Of Madhyamaka, While Also Relating The Discussion To His Assessment And Application Of Reasoning. For Readers Of Tibetan, The Book Contains A Comparative Edition Of The Tibetan Text As Well.Establishing Appearances As Divine, Translated Here For The First Time, Embarks On The Project Of Unraveling The Magical Interplay Between Rationality, Truth, And Divinity, Bringing To Light The View That Underlies Tantric Buddhist Practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Establishing Appearances As Divine'? A: 'Establishing Appearances As Divine' focuses on the teachings of Rongzom Chökyi Zangpo, exploring the connection between Tantric Buddhist philosophy, reasoning, and the concept of purity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Heidi I. Koppl, who provides a translation of Rongzom Chökyi Zangpo's work.
- Q: What is the significance of deity yoga in Tantric Buddhism as discussed in the book? A: Deity yoga is presented as a transformative practice in Tantric Buddhism, enabling practitioners to visualize themselves as deities to realize their intrinsic purity and divine nature.
- Q: How does this book differentiate itself from other Tibetan Buddhism texts? A: Unlike many Tibetan Buddhism texts that focus on mind training and compassion, this book delves into rational philosophical arguments to support esoteric Tantric ideas.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: 'Establishing Appearances As Divine' is available in a hardcover format with 160 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Buddhist philosophy? A: While the book provides deep philosophical insights, it may be more suited for readers with some foundational knowledge of Buddhist philosophy, particularly Tantric practices.
- Q: When was 'Establishing Appearances As Divine' published? A: The book was published on April 28, 2008.
- Q: What condition is the used book listed in? A: The used book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition, indicating it has been well maintained.
- Q: Does this book include the original Tibetan text? A: Yes, the book contains a comparative edition of the Tibetan text for readers who are familiar with the language.
- Q: What themes are explored in the comprehensive introduction of the book? A: The introduction explores Rongzom's philosophy of purity in relation to Madhyamaka, while discussing the application of reasoning in Tantric Buddhist thought.