The Profound Teachings of Nagarjuna: With Commentary by Kangyur Rinpoche

Nagarjuna was a renowned Buddhist philosopher and master who lived in India in the 2nd century CE. He is considered one of the most important figures in the development of Mahayana Buddhism, and his teachings have had a profound influence on Buddhist thought and practice for centuries.

Nagarjuna's philosophy is based on the idea of emptiness, or shunyata. Emptiness means that all things are ultimately without inherent existence. They are empty of any self-nature or essence. This does not mean that things do not exist, but rather that they exist only in dependence on other things. For example, a table exists only in dependence on the wood from which it is made, the nails that hold it together, and the people who made it.

Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend: With Commentary By Kangyur Rinpoche

by John Gerard Fagan

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Nagarjuna's philosophy of emptiness has a number of implications for Buddhist practice. First, it means that there is no permanent self or soul. The self is simply a collection of ever-changing mental and physical phenomena. This realization can lead to a sense of liberation from the ego and its attachments.

Second, Nagarjuna's philosophy of emptiness teaches that all things are interconnected. Nothing exists in isolation. This realization can lead to a sense of compassion and interconnectedness with all beings.

Third, Nagarjuna's philosophy of emptiness teaches that the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice is to attain enlightenment, or bodhi. Enlightenment is the realization of the true nature of reality. It is a state of perfect wisdom and compassion.

Commentary by Kangyur Rinpoche

Kangyur Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist lama and scholar. He is the founder and spiritual director of the Dhagpo Kagyu Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center in Seattle, Washington. Rinpoche is a renowned teacher of Buddhist philosophy and meditation, and he has written extensively on these topics.

In his commentary on Nagarjuna's teachings, Rinpoche provides a clear and accessible explanation of Nagarjuna's philosophy of emptiness. He also discusses the implications of Nagarjuna's teachings for Buddhist practice.

Rinpoche's commentary is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about Nagarjuna's teachings. It is a clear and concise guide to one of the most important and influential philosophies in Buddhist thought.

Nagarjuna's teachings on emptiness are a profound and transformative philosophy. They have the potential to change our understanding of the world and our place in it. Kangyur Rinpoche's commentary provides a valuable to Nagarjuna's teachings. It is a clear and accessible guide to one of the most important and influential philosophies in Buddhist thought.

Further Reading

* Dhagpo Kagyu Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center * Nagarjuna on the Rigpa Wiki * Nagarjuna's Philosophy of Emptiness

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* Nagarjuna: A renowned Buddhist philosopher and master * Kangyur Rinpoche: A Tibetan Buddhist lama and scholar * Dhagpo Kagyu Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center: A Buddhist center in Seattle, Washington * Nagarjuna's Teachings on Emptiness: A profound and transformative philosophy

Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend: With Commentary By Kangyur Rinpoche

by John Gerard Fagan

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3359 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	209 pages
Paperback	:	178 pages
Item Weight	:	10.6 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.83 x 0.41 x 8.27 inches

FREE