Four illusions : Candrakīrti's advice for travelers on the Bodhisattva path / translation and introduction by Karen C. Lang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Candrakīrti

Contributor:

Lang, Karen C. (Karen Christine), 1947-

Standardized Title:

Bodhisattvayogācāracatuḥʹsatakṭīkā. English. Selections

Language:

English

Sanskrit

Subjects (All):

Āryadeva, active 3rd century. Catuḥśataka.

Āryadeva.

Mādhyamika (Buddhism).

Physical Description:

xv, 240 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003.

Language Note:

Translated from the Sanskrit.

Summary:

This book provides the first English translation of Candrakirti's commentary (ca. 6-7th century C.E.) on four illusions that prevent people from becoming Buddhas. Lang's translation captures the clarity of Candrakirti's arguments and the lively humor of the stories and examples he uses. Lang's introduction explores the range of Candrakirti's interests in religion, philosophy, psychology, politics, and erotic poetry.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-233) and index.

ISBN:

0195151127

0195151135

OCLC:

49775448