On Shantarakshita (Wadsworth Philosophers)
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (556 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0534583598 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"OK, but disappointing." according to SDS. Thought it would be better than it is, especially since it was picked up by another publisher. It's rather dry; and for many, a bit too technical. Shantarakshita is a very important -- indeed, crucial -- figure in the transmission of Buddhism from India to Tibet; but this book somehow fails to bring him to life. Philosophically, I found myself questioning a surprising number of the author's assertions about Buddhism. For a lively discourse on Shartarkshita's life, importance, cultural and hist
This brief text assists students in understanding Shantaraksita's philosophy and thinking so they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of course content. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher, better enabling students to engage in reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.. Part of the Wadsworth Notes Series, (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON SHANTARAKSITA is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker