Mining for Wisdom within Delusion
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** {{i|The Versified Version of ''The Distinction between Phenomena and the Nature of<br> Phenomena''|163}} | ** {{i|The Versified Version of ''The Distinction between Phenomena and the Nature of<br> Phenomena''|163}} | ||
** {{i|Vasubandhu's Commentary on ''The Distinction between Phenomena and the<br> Nature of Phenomena''|173}} | ** {{i|Vasubandhu's Commentary on ''The Distinction between Phenomena and the<br> Nature of Phenomena''|173}} | ||
| − | ** {{i|The Third Karmapa's ''Ornament That Explains'' The Treatise on The Distinction between Phenomena and the Nature of Phenomena|199}} | + | ** {{i|The Third Karmapa's ''Ornament That Explains'' The Treatise on The Distinction<br> between Phenomena and the Nature of Phenomena|199}} |
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| − | **** {{i|If one does not exist, phenomena and the nature of phenomena are<br>not tenable as two |216}} | + | **** {{i|If one does not exist, phenomena and the nature of phenomena are<br> not tenable as two |216}} |
| − | **** {{i|Not asserting phenomena and the nature of phenomena as being<br>one or different |217}} | + | **** {{i|Not asserting phenomena and the nature of phenomena as being<br> one or different |217}} |
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****** {{i|Which entities undergo the fundamental change |252}} | ****** {{i|Which entities undergo the fundamental change |252}} | ||
****** {{i|The persons who undergo the fundamental change |254}} | ****** {{i|The persons who undergo the fundamental change |254}} | ||
| − | ****** {{i|Instruction on the distinctive features of the fundamental change |255}} | + | ****** {{i|Instruction on the distinctive features of the fundamental<br> change |255}} |
| − | ****** {{i|Explanation of comprehending the distinctive features of the prerequisites |256}} | + | ****** {{i|Explanation of comprehending the distinctive features of the<br> prerequisites |256}} |
| − | ****** {{i|Instruction on the foundation of all this, based on which the fundamental change takes place |257}} | + | ****** {{i|Instruction on the foundation of all this, based on which the<br> fundamental change takes place |257}} |
****** {{i|Explanation of the mental engagement |274}} | ****** {{i|Explanation of the mental engagement |274}} | ||
****** {{i|Comprehending the training |280}} | ****** {{i|Comprehending the training |280}} | ||
| − | ****** {{i|Knowing the shortcomings if there were no fundamental change |292}} | + | ****** {{i|Knowing the shortcomings if there were no fundamental<br> change |292}} |
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***{{i|Explanation through examples and conclusion of the treatise |296}} | ***{{i|Explanation through examples and conclusion of the treatise |296}} | ||
| − | ** {{i|Gö Lotsāwa's Commentary on ''The Distinction between Phenomena and the Nature of Phenomena''|301}} | + | ** {{i|Gö Lotsāwa's Commentary on ''The Distinction between Phenomena and<br> the Nature of Phenomena''|301}} |
* {{i|Appendix 1: The Dhāraṇī of Entering Nonconceptuality|329}} | * {{i|Appendix 1: The Dhāraṇī of Entering Nonconceptuality|329}} | ||
* {{i|Appendix 2: Topical Outline Of OED|337}} | * {{i|Appendix 2: Topical Outline Of OED|337}} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:37, 11 September 2020
Maitreya’s Distinction between Phenomena and the Nature of Phenomena distinguishes the illusory phenomenal world of saṃsāra produced by the confused dualistic mind from the ultimate reality that is mind’s true nature. The transition from the one to the other is the process of “mining for wisdom within delusion.” Maitreya’s text calls this “the fundamental change,” which refers to the vanishing of delusive appearances through practicing the path, thus revealing the underlying changeless nature of these appearances. In this context, the main part of the text consists of the most detailed explanation of nonconceptual wisdom—the primary driving force of the path as well as its ultimate result—in Buddhist literature.
The introduction of the book discusses these two topics (fundamental change and nonconceptual wisdom) at length and shows how they are treated in a number of other Buddhist scriptures. The three translated commentaries, by Vasubandhu, the Third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje, and Gö Lotsāwa, as well as excerpts from all other available commentaries on Maitreya’s text, put it in the larger context of the Indian Yogācāra School and further clarify its main themes. They also show how this text is not a mere scholarly document, but an essential foundation for practicing both the sūtrayāna and the vajrayāna and thus making what it describes a living experience. The book also discusses the remaining four of the five works of Maitreya, their transmission from India to Tibet, and various views about them in the Tibetan tradition. (Source: Shambhala Publications)
| Citation | Brunnhölzl, Karl, trans. Mining for Wisdom within Delusion: Maitreya's Distinction between Phenomena and the Nature of Phenomena and Its Indian and Tibetan Commentaries. Tsadra Foundation Series. Boston: Snow Lion Publications, 2012. |
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- Maitreya. Dharmadharmatāvibhāga (Chos dang chos nyid rnam par 'byed pa). (D 4022) In Bstan 'gyur (sde dge), Vol. 123: 91-97. Delhi: Delhi Karmapae Choedhey, Gyalwae Sungrab Partun Khang, 1982-1985.
Columbia AIBS. - Vasubandhu. Dharmadharmatāvibhāgavṛtti. (Chos dang chos nyid rnam par 'byed pa'i 'grel pa). (D 4028) In Bstan 'gyur (sde dge), Vol. 124: 54-76. Delhi: Delhi Karmapae Choedhey, Gyalwae Sungrab Partun Khang, 1982-1985. Columbia AIBS
- 'gos lo tsā ba gzhon nu dpal. Theg pa chen po rgyud bla ma'i bstan bcos kyi 'grel bshad de kho na nyid rab tu gsal ba'i me long. Nepal Research Centre Publications, 24. Edited by Klaus-Dieter Mathes. Stuttgart: Franz Steiner Verlag, 2003.
- rang byung rdo rje. Chos dang chos nyid rnam par 'byed pa'i bstan bcos kyi rnam par bshad pa'i rgyan. In Rang byung rdo rje 2006, vol. cha: 488-613.
