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| − | '''''Madhyamakāvatāra''''' (Sanskrit: Madhyamakāvatāra; Tib. wylie: | + | '''''[[Madhyamakāvatāra]]''''' ([[Sanskrit]]: [[Madhyamakāvatāra]]; Tib. [[wylie]]: ‘’[[dBu-ma-la ‘Jug-pa]]) is a text by [[Candrakirti]] (600–c. 650) on the [[Middle Way]] school (Skt. [[Mādhyamaka]]). It is a commentary on the meaning of [[Nagarjuna]]'s ''[[Mūlamadhyamakakārikā]]'' and also the ''[[Daśabhūmikasūtra-śāstra]]'' As such, within the [[Tibetan Buddhist canon]] this text is classified as {{Wiki|commentarial}} {{Wiki|literature}}. |
| − | The inclusion of the text within most [[Geshe]] 'syllabus' (Tibetan: [[shedra]]) is normative. | + | The inclusion of the text within most [[Geshe]] '{{Wiki|syllabus}}' ([[Tibetan]]: [[shedra]]) is normative. |
==The text== | ==The text== | ||
| − | The '''Madhyamakāvatāra''' relates the [[Mādhyamaka]] doctrine of '[[emptiness]]' (Sanskrit: [[śūnyatā]]) to the 'spiritual discipline' (Sanskrit: [[sadhana]]) of a [[Bodhisattva]]. The '''Madhyamakāvatāra''' contains eleven chapters, where each addresses one of the '[[ten perfections]]' (Sanskrit: [[pāramitā]]) fulfilled by [[Bodhisattvas]] as they traverse the '[[ten stages]]' (Sanskrit: [[Bhūmi|bhūmi]]) to [[Buddhahood]], which is the final chapter. | + | The '''[[Madhyamakāvatāra]]''' relates the [[Mādhyamaka]] [[doctrine]] of '[[emptiness]]' ([[Sanskrit]]: [[śūnyatā]]) to the '[[spiritual]] [[discipline]]' ([[Sanskrit]]: [[sadhana]]) of a [[Bodhisattva]]. The '''[[Madhyamakāvatāra]]''' contains eleven chapters, where each addresses one of the '[[ten perfections]]' ([[Sanskrit]]: [[pāramitā]]) fulfilled by [[Bodhisattvas]] as they traverse the '[[ten stages]]' ([[Sanskrit]]: [[Bhūmi|bhūmi]]) to [[Buddhahood]], which is the final chapter. |
==Quotation== | ==Quotation== | ||
| − | [[Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche]] (1997) render's a quotation from [[Candrakirti]]'s '''''Madhyamakāvatāra''''' thus: | + | [[Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche]] (1997) render's a quotation from [[Candrakirti]]'s '''''[[Madhyamakāvatāra]]''''' thus: |
:That which arises interdependently<br /> | :That which arises interdependently<br /> | ||
:Is characterized as meeting and working together. | :Is characterized as meeting and working together. | ||
| − | ==Commentarial literature== | + | =={{Wiki|Commentarial}} {{Wiki|literature}}== |
| − | *[[Jamgon Ju Mipham Gyatso]] (1846–1912) wrote a commentary on the Madhyamakavatara entitled: dbu ma la 'jug pa'i 'grel pa zla ba'i zhal lung dri me shel phreng; the title has been rendered into English by Duckworth (2008: p.232) as: ''Immaculate Crystal Rosary'' | + | *[[Jamgon Ju Mipham Gyatso]] (1846–1912) wrote a commentary on the [[Madhyamakavatara]] entitled: [[dbu ma]] la 'jug pa'i 'grel pa zla ba'i zhal lung dri me [[shel phreng]]; the title has been rendered into English by Duckworth (2008: p.232) as: ''Immaculate {{Wiki|Crystal}} Rosary'' |
| − | *[[Khenpo Shenga]], dbu ma la 'jug pa'i 'grel mchan legs par bshad pa zla ba'i 'od zer | + | *[[Khenpo Shenga]], [[dbu ma]] la 'jug pa'i 'grel [[mchan]] {{Wiki|legs}} par [[bshad pa]] [[zla ba'i 'od zer]] |
| − | *[[Khenpo Ngawang Palzang]], dbu ma 'jug pa'i 'bru 'grel blo gsal dga' ba'i me long | + | *[[Khenpo Ngawang Palzang]], [[dbu ma]] 'jug pa'i 'bru 'grel blo gsal dga' ba'i [[me long]] |
| − | *[[Jeffrey Hopkins]] (1980). ''Compassion in Tibetan Buddhism''. Ithaca: Snow Lion. (first five chapters based on Tsongkhapa’s commentary) | + | *[[Jeffrey Hopkins]] (1980). ''[[Compassion]] in [[Tibetan Buddhism]]''. Ithaca: Snow Lion. (first five chapters based on [[Tsongkhapa’s]] commentary) |
| − | *[[Rendawa Shonnu Lodro]] (1997). ''Commentary on the Entry into the Middle, Lamp which Elucidates Reality'', translated by Stotter-Tillman & Acharya Tashi Tsering, Sarnath, Varanasi. | + | *[[Rendawa Shonnu Lodro]] (1997). ''Commentary on the Entry into the Middle, [[Lamp]] which Elucidates [[Reality]]'', translated by Stotter-Tillman & [[Acharya]] [[Tashi Tsering]], [[Sarnath]], [[Varanasi]]. |
==English translations== | ==English translations== | ||
| − | *[[Geshe Rabten]] (translator, commentator) Stephen Batchelor (translator, editor) (1983). ''Echoes of Voidness''. | + | *[[Geshe Rabten]] ([[translator]], commentator) [[Stephen Batchelor]] ([[translator]], editor) (1983). ''Echoes of [[Voidness]]''. |
| − | *Huntington, C. W. (1989). ''The Emptiness of Emptiness''. University of Hawaii Press | + | *Huntington, C. W. (1989). ''The [[Emptiness]] of [[Emptiness]]''. {{Wiki|University of Hawaii Press}} |
| − | *[[Geshe Kelsang Gyatso]]. ''Ocean of Nectar: Wisdom and Compassion in Mahayana Buddhism''. London: [[Tharpa Publications]], 1995. | + | *[[Geshe Kelsang Gyatso]]. ''Ocean of [[Nectar]]: [[Wisdom]] and [[Compassion]] in [[Mahayana Buddhism]]''. {{Wiki|London}}: [[Tharpa Publications]], 1995. |
| − | *[[Padmakara Translation Group]] (2002). ''Introduction to the Middle Way'' (Candrakirti's Madhyamakāvatāra with Mipham Rinpoche's Commentary). Shambhala | + | *[[Padmakara Translation Group]] (2002). ''[[Introduction to the Middle Way]]'' ([[Candrakirti's]] [[Madhyamakāvatāra]] with [[Mipham Rinpoche's]] Commentary). [[Shambhala]] |
| − | *Introduction to the Middle Way: Chandrakirti's Madhyamakavatara with commentary by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, edited by Alex Trisoglio, Khyentse Foundation, 2003 | + | *[[Introduction to the Middle Way]]: [[Chandrakirti's]] [[Madhyamakavatara]] with commentary by [[Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche]], edited by Alex Trisoglio, [[Khyentse Foundation]], 2003 |
*[http://www.lotsawahouse.org/topics/madhyamakavatara/ A translation of the Madhyamakavatara and its Auto-Commentary by Chandrakirti with additional commentary by Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche] | *[http://www.lotsawahouse.org/topics/madhyamakavatara/ A translation of the Madhyamakavatara and its Auto-Commentary by Chandrakirti with additional commentary by Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche] | ||
Revision as of 03:31, 31 March 2014
Madhyamakāvatāra (Sanskrit: Madhyamakāvatāra; Tib. wylie: ‘’dBu-ma-la ‘Jug-pa) is a text by Candrakirti (600–c. 650) on the Middle Way school (Skt. Mādhyamaka). It is a commentary on the meaning of Nagarjuna's Mūlamadhyamakakārikā and also the Daśabhūmikasūtra-śāstra As such, within the Tibetan Buddhist canon this text is classified as commentarial literature.
The inclusion of the text within most Geshe 'syllabus' (Tibetan: shedra) is normative.
The text
The Madhyamakāvatāra relates the Mādhyamaka doctrine of 'emptiness' (Sanskrit: śūnyatā) to the 'spiritual discipline' (Sanskrit: sadhana) of a Bodhisattva. The Madhyamakāvatāra contains eleven chapters, where each addresses one of the 'ten perfections' (Sanskrit: pāramitā) fulfilled by Bodhisattvas as they traverse the 'ten stages' (Sanskrit: bhūmi) to Buddhahood, which is the final chapter.
Quotation
Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche (1997) render's a quotation from Candrakirti's Madhyamakāvatāra thus:
- That which arises interdependently
- Is characterized as meeting and working together.
Commentarial literature
- Jamgon Ju Mipham Gyatso (1846–1912) wrote a commentary on the Madhyamakavatara entitled: dbu ma la 'jug pa'i 'grel pa zla ba'i zhal lung dri me shel phreng; the title has been rendered into English by Duckworth (2008: p.232) as: Immaculate Crystal Rosary
- Khenpo Shenga, dbu ma la 'jug pa'i 'grel mchan legs par bshad pa zla ba'i 'od zer
- Khenpo Ngawang Palzang, dbu ma 'jug pa'i 'bru 'grel blo gsal dga' ba'i me long
- Jeffrey Hopkins (1980). Compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. Ithaca: Snow Lion. (first five chapters based on Tsongkhapa’s commentary)
- Rendawa Shonnu Lodro (1997). Commentary on the Entry into the Middle, Lamp which Elucidates Reality, translated by Stotter-Tillman & Acharya Tashi Tsering, Sarnath, Varanasi.
English translations
- Geshe Rabten (translator, commentator) Stephen Batchelor (translator, editor) (1983). Echoes of Voidness.
- Huntington, C. W. (1989). The Emptiness of Emptiness. University of Hawaii Press
- Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Ocean of Nectar: Wisdom and Compassion in Mahayana Buddhism. London: Tharpa Publications, 1995.
- Padmakara Translation Group (2002). Introduction to the Middle Way (Candrakirti's Madhyamakāvatāra with Mipham Rinpoche's Commentary). Shambhala
- Introduction to the Middle Way: Chandrakirti's Madhyamakavatara with commentary by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, edited by Alex Trisoglio, Khyentse Foundation, 2003
- A translation of the Madhyamakavatara and its Auto-Commentary by Chandrakirti with additional commentary by Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche
