Description: Establishing Appearances as Divine by Heidi I. Koppl, Rongzom Chok Zangpo Includes Tibetan text and its English translation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A highly esteemed Buddhist treatise on realizing your divine nature.A highly esteemed Buddhist treatise on realizing your divine nature.This concise treatise by the eleventh-century Tibetan Buddhist philosopher Rongzom Ch kyi Zangpo sets out to prove the provocative point that everything that appears is actually deity manifest. Many books on Tibetan Buddhism address the important themes of mind training, compassion, and proper conduct, but this book goes beyond that in its aim to bring the reader face to face with his or her divine and pure nature.Transformation not only of ones identity but also of ones environment is an important principle in Tantric Buddhist philosophy. In Tantric scriptures one is instructed to visualize oneself as a deity, a divine identity who resides in a perfect sphere. By repeatedly training in this visualization, one perfects the transformation and ultimately becomes the deity itself. Establishing Appearances as Divine seeks to unravel the interplay between rationality, truth, and divinity, bringing to light the view that underlies Tantric Buddhist practices. Author Biography RONGZOM CH KYI ZANGPO (eleventh century) is among the most celebrated scholars of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism. Particularly known for his lucid and innovative explanations of Tantra and Dzogchen, his influence on later scholars such as Ju Mipham has been profound.HEIDI I. K PPL has worked as a translator at the Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery in Nepal for more than a decade and has been a faculty member at the Kathmandu University Centre for Buddhist Studies since the Centres inception. She is currently doing research for a doctorate degree in Buddhist Studies at the University of Lausanne. Review "Rongzom Chözang, one of the most important scholars of the eleventh century, believed in the divinity of the world. Even more interesting, he set out to prove it! Köppls book, a translation of Rongzoms most important text on the subject, is an important contribution to Buddhist doctrinal studies. The long introduction provides us with one of the most detailed comparative treatments of the Nyingma view (tawa) that I know of, elucidating Rongzoms position in relation to other Nyingma thinkers. The notes to the translation clarify even the most difficult portions of the text. . . . A truly masterful work."--José Ignacio Cabezón, XIVth Dalai Lama Professor of Tibetan Buddhism and Cultural Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara "Heidi Köppl makes the seminal work of Rongzom Chökyi Zangpo newly accessible to the modern reader. Rongzom, in deep conversation with Buddhist philosophy, argued for the most immediate visionary experience of enlightenment--every part of our world as already divine. Rongzom, assisted by Köppls sparkling exegesis, leads readers to a direct encounter with their own primordial goodness."--John Makransky, Associate Professor of Buddhism and Comparative Theology, Boston College Promotional A highly esteemed Buddhist treatise on realizing your divine nature. Review Quote "Rongzom Chzang, one of the most important scholars of the eleventh century, believed in the divinity of the world. Even more interesting, he set out to prove it! Kppls book, a translation of Rongzoms most important text on the subject, is an important contribution to Buddhist doctrinal studies. The long introduction provides us with one of the most detailed comparative treatments of the Nyingma view (tawa) that I know of, elucidating Rongzoms position in relation to other Nyingma thinkers. The notes to the translation clarify even the most difficult portions of the text. . . . A truly masterful work."--Jos Ignacio Cabezn, XIVth Dalai Lama Professor of Tibetan Buddhism and Cultural Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara "Heidi Kppl makes the seminal work of Rongzom Chkyi Zangpo newly accessible to the modern reader. Rongzom, in deep conversation with Buddhist philosophy, argued for the most immediate visionary experience of enlightenment--every part of our world as already divine. Rongzom, assisted by Kppls sparkling exegesis, leads readers to a direct encounter with their own primordial goodness."--John Makransky, Associate Professor of Buddhism and Comparative Theology, Boston College Promotional "Headline" A highly esteemed Buddhist treatise on realizing your divine nature. Details ISBN1559394196 Author Rongzom Chok Zangpo Pages 160 Language English Year 2013 ISBN-10 1559394196 ISBN-13 9781559394192 Format Paperback Publication Date 2013-09-10 Short Title ESTABLISHING APPEARANCES AS DI Media Book Residence US Imprint Snow Lion Publications Subtitle Rongzom Chokyi Zangpo on Reasoning, Madhyamaka, and Purity Place of Publication Ithaca Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2013-09-10 AU Release Date 2013-09-10 NZ Release Date 2013-09-10 US Release Date 2013-09-10 Translator Randolfo Dharmachakra Translation Committee Birth 1938 Affiliation Professor of Psychiatry, University of Geneva Position Professor of Psychiatry Qualifications PsyD Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc DEWEY 294.3923 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159345967;
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Book Title: Establishing Appearances As Divine: Rongzom Chokyi Zangpo on Reasoning, Madhyamaka, and Purity
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Author: Rongzom Chok Zangpo, Heidi I. Koppl
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Language: English
Topic: Buddhism
Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
Publication Year: 2013
Item Weight: 259g
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
