Knowing illusion : bringing a Tibetan debate into contemporary discourse / [edited by] The Yakherds.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Yakherds, The, editors.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Knowledge, Theory of (Buddhism).

Buddhist logic.

Physical Description:

2 volumes ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2021]

Summary:

"The two volumes of this study examine fundamental issues in Buddhist thought and practice, particularly the implications of the two truths (relative and ultimate). If, as Buddhist sources claim, all perceptions are overlaid with error, is it possible to have confidence in our knowledge of the world? If buddhas only perceive reality as it is, does this entail that they are incapable of relating to ordinary beings, who view their environment through a lens of false imaginings? Taktsang Sherap Rinchen, a 15th century Sakya scholar, explored the philosophical and practical ramifications of Madhyamaka antifoundationalism and accused Tsongkhapa, one of Tibet's most influential thinkers, of a fundamental incoherence that stems from an attempt to bring together the Epistemology tradition-which posits reliable epistemic instruments-and Pr asa ngika Madhyamaka-which rejects any attempt at foundationalism. Both Taktsang and Tsongkhapa claim to correctly interpret N ag arjuna and Candrak irti but draw vastly different conclusions from their respective readings. The controversy Taktsang sparked has its roots in Indian debates regarding the implications of the two truths. These were further developed in Tibet and engaged some of Tibet's best minds for centuries. Our study, the first book length discussion of this literature, situates it in philosophical perspective, drawing parallels with contemporary global philosophy, and it also draws out the implications of the debate for the entire Buddhist enterprise of making sense of the world and presenting a path capable of leading beings to buddhahood"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1. Truths and Polemics: Taktsang's Presentation of Madhyamaka and Tibetan Responses

2. Reading Candrakirti

3. The Philosophical Issues at Stake

4. Khedrupe on Madhyamaka Epistemology

5. Taktsang's Madhyamaka

6. The Gelukpas and Their Opponents

7. Tsongkhapa, Buddhahood, and Epjstemic Authority: An Initial Reply to Taktsang's Charge

8. Panchen Losang Chokyi Gyaltsen's Response

9. Tenets Anyone? Jamyang Shepa's Polemical Response

10. From Three Contexts to None: A Radical Reading of Taktsang Lotsawa and the Middle Way

11. Unforgotten Dreams: Purchok's Rebuttal of Taktsang

12. How to Think Philosophically about the Status of Conventional Epistemic Warrants (Geshe Yeshes Thabkhas)

13. Investigation into the Authenticity of Conventional Phenomena (Tashi Tsering).

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Knowing illusion volume I: bringing a Tibetan debate into contemporary discourse

ISBN:

9780197603635

0197603637

9780197603628

0197603629

9780197603680

0197603688

9780197603673

019760367X

OCLC:

1259294713

Publisher Number:

99989315403