Nagarjuna's Advice for Buddhists: Geshe Sopa's Explanation of Letter to a Friend

Description: Nagarjuna's Advice for Buddhists by Lhundub Sopa, Beth Newman A modern commentary by a beloved Tibetan teacher on a classical Indian Buddhist text and an introduction to Buddhism by one of the traditions most famous authors. A teaching on how to live a Buddhist life in contemporary society. Letter to A Friend, by the great Indian philosopher Nagarjuna, is one of the best-known introductions to Buddhism in classical Indian Buddhist literature. In this warm and generous commentary, one of the twentieth centurys most beloved teachers, Geshe Lhundup Sopa, shows how Nagarjunas advice on how to follow Buddhist ethics while living fully in the world speaks just as clearly to us today as it did to the Indian king for whom it was composed. Nagarjuna maintained that all Buddhists can embody the full teachings of the Buddha. Therefore, this book covers topics from simple virtues to the most profound truths of emptiness. Expertly compiled by his student, scholar Beth Newman, from talks given over a number of years, the commentary brings this ancient Buddhist teaching to a modern audience. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Born in the Tsang region of Tibet in 1923, Geshe Lhundub Sopa was both a spiritual master and a respected academic. He rose from a humble background to complete his geshe studies at Sera Je Monastic University in Lhasa with highest honors and was privileged to serve as a debate opponent for the Dalai Lamas own geshe examination in 1959. He moved to New Jersey in the United States in 1963 and in 1967 began teaching in the Buddhist Studies program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1975 he founded the Deer Park Buddhist Center in Oregon, Wisconsin, site of the Dalai Lamas first Kalachakra initiation granted in the West. He was the author of several books in English, including the five-volume comprehensive teaching Steps on the Path to Enlightenment. Geshe Lhundub Sopa passed away on August 28, 2014, at the age of 91. His Holiness the Dalai Lama composed a prayer of request for the swift return of Geshe Sopa. Beth Newman received her PhD in South Asian Languages and Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She teaches at Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, and is the translator of The Tale of the Incomparable Prince. Review "Nagarjunas Advice for Buddhists is an excellent resource for anyone who wishes to understand how Buddhists think, speak, and act--and how the Buddhist vision was articulated two thousand years ago by one of the traditions most esteemed thinkers."--Roger R. Jackson, John W. Nason Professor of Asian Studies and Religion, emeritus, Carleton College"Beautifully introduced and edited, with useful explanatory notes and appendices, this book is a wonderful tribute both to Nagarjunas original Letter, and to Geshe Sopas exceptional teachings on that work."--José Ignacio Cabezón, Dalai Lama Professor of Tibetan Buddhism and Cultural Studies, UC Santa Barbara"Geshe Sopa embodies every part of what he is teaching, exerting a power of awakened compassion and awareness that comes through his words to the heart and mind of the reader."--John Makransky, professor of Buddhism and comparative theology, Boston College"Geshe Sopa was a lineage holder of our time, and having this teaching on Nagarjunas Letter in his words will be a great benefit for us. Reading Nagarjunas text through the lens of Geshe-las wisdom and compassion is an unbelievable opportunity for readers to gain realizations."--Yangsi Rinpoche, president, Maitripa College Details ISBN1614297851 Author Beth Newman Short Title Nagarjunas Advice for Buddhists Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1614297851 ISBN-13 9781614297857 Format Hardcover Subtitle Geshe Sopas Explanation of Letter to a Friend Pages 408 Publisher Wisdom Publications,U.S. Publication Date 2023-04-14 Imprint Wisdom Publications,U.S. Place of Publication Somerville Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-04-14 NZ Release Date 2023-04-14 US Release Date 2023-04-14 UK Release Date 2023-04-14 DEWEY 294.3444 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:145102573;

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