Middle Beyond Extremes
Maitreya's Madhyantavibhaga with Commentaries by Khenpo Shenga and Ju Mipham
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Middle Beyond Extremes contains a translation of the Buddhist masterpiece Distinguishing the Middle from Extremes. This famed text, often referred to by its Sanskrit title, Madhyāntavibhāga, is part of a collection known as the Five Maitreya Teachings. Maitreya is held to have entrusted these profound and vast instructions to the master Asaṅga in the heavenly realm of Tuṣita.
Distinguishing the Middle from Extremes employs the principle of the three natures to explain the way things seem to be as well as the way they actually are. It is presented here alongside commentaries by two outstanding masters of Tibet's nonsectarian Rimé movement, Khenpo Shenga and Ju Mipham.
Maitreya
Maitreya is a spiritual author and thinker whose writings delve into the deep connections between humanity, spirituality, and the cosmos. With a focus on fostering compassion, understanding, and inner peace, Maitreya's work encourages readers to transcend superficial judgments and to cultivate a life of mindfulness and spiritual wisdom. Through his poetic prose and thoughtful reflections, Maitreya aims to guide individuals towards a greater appreciation of their intrinsic connection to the universe, advocating for a harmonious existence that celebrates the transformative power of love and forgiveness. His teachings inspire personal growth and a profound appreciation of the interconnectedness of all life.
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Mipham Rinpoche
Mipham Rinpoche (1846-1912) was a student of Jamgon Kongtrul, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, and Paltrul Rinpoche. Blessed by Manjushri, he became one of the greatest scholars of his time. His collected works fill more than thirty volumes. His chief disciple was Shechen Gyaltsab Pema Namgyal.
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