Candrakīrti's Introduction to the Middle Way: A Guide

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Jan Westerhoff (Professor of Buddhist Philosophy and Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Professor of Buddhist Philosophy and Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford)

Candrakīrti's Introduction to the Middle Way

A Guide

Jan Westerhoff (Professor of Buddhist Philosophy and Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Professor of Buddhist Philosophy and Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford)

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Oxford University Press Inc
17 September 2023

Oriental & Indian philosophy; Philosophy of mind; Buddhism

Series: OXFORD GUIDES TO PHILOSOPHY SERIES

Candrak=irti's Introduction to the Middle Way (Madhyamak=avat=ara) is a central work of Buddhist philosophy for two reasons. First, it provides an introduction to Madhyamaka, one of the three major philosophical schools of Buddhist thought (the other two being Abhidharma and Yog=ac=ara). Second, within Madhyamaka, Candrak=irti's text occupies a very prominent role. This is primarily due to its enormous influence in Tibet, where Candrak=irti's work became the main entry-point into the study of Madhyamaka thought. While the historical importance of the Introduction to the Middle Way for understanding a major section of Buddhist thought is evident, what makes it particularly interesting for students is the role it plays as an 'introduction'. It is one of Candrak=irti's earlier works and presents a comprehensive guide to the key philosophical ideas and problems of Madhyamaka thought.

This Oxford Guide is for the philosophically interested student or scholar reading the Introduction to the Middle Way. Westerhoff's commentary focuses on the philosophical content of the text, using Candrak=irti's auto-commentary as the main explicatory resource.

By: Jan Westerhoff (Professor of Buddhist Philosophy and Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall Professor of Buddhist Philosophy and Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall University of Oxford)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 145mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9780197612330
ISBN 10: 0197612334
Series: OXFORD GUIDES TO PHILOSOPHY SERIES
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 17 September 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jan Westerhoff is Professor of Buddhist Philosophy at the University of Oxford and a Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford.