The ri-me philosophy of Jamgon Kongtrul the Great a study of the B uddhist lineages of Tibet /
Published by : Shambhala, (Boston :) Physical details: xvi, 318 p. : Year: 2006
Includes index.
Jamgon Kongtrul the Great (1813-1899) is renowned for his scholarly and spiritual achievements, but also for his energetic and evenhanded efforts to unify and strengthen the different lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. The Ri-me movement, led by Kongtrul and several other leading scholars, cut through interscholastic divisions that were occurring in the nineteenth century in Tibet." "This survey of the Ri-me movement includes the history and philosophy of the movement: a biography of meditation master Jamgon Kongtrul; and summaries of the major lineages' histories, practices, and views. This book is of interest to students and practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism."
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