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Nagarjuna's Middle Way: Mulamadhyamakakarika (Classics of Indian Buddhism),New
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Winner of the 2014 Khyenste Foundation Translation Prize.Nagarjuna's renowned twentysevenchapter Fundamental Verses on the Middle Way (Mulamadhyamakakarika) is the foundational text of the Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhist philosophy. It is the definitive, touchstone presentation of the doctrine of emptiness. Professors Siderits and Katsura prepared this translation using the four surviving Indian commentaries in an attempt to reconstruct an interpretation of its enigmatic verses that adheres as closely as possible to that of its earliest proponents. Each verse is accompanied by concise, lively exposition by the authors conveying the explanations of the Indian commentators. The result is a translation that balances the demands for fidelity and accessibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of Nagarjuna's Middle Way? A: Nagarjuna's Middle Way primarily focuses on the doctrine of emptiness, which is central to the Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhist philosophy.
- Q: Who are the authors of this translation? A: The translation is authored by Mark Siderits and Katsura, who used four surviving Indian commentaries to guide their interpretation.
- Q: How many chapters are in Nagarjuna's Fundamental Verses? A: Nagarjuna's Fundamental Verses, known as Mulamadhyamakakarika, consists of twenty-seven chapters.
- Q: What is the significance of the Khyenste Foundation Translation Prize? A: The Khyenste Foundation Translation Prize recognizes outstanding translations in Buddhist literature, and this book won the award in 2014.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on June 11, 2013.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 368 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Buddhist philosophy? A: Yes, the translation includes concise and lively expositions that make it accessible for readers new to Buddhist philosophy.
- Q: What kind of commentary accompanies the verses? A: Each verse is accompanied by expositions that reflect the interpretations of Indian commentators, helping to clarify the text.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in 'New' condition.