Maitreya and Asanga and Thrangu Rinpoche, Khenchen : Distinguishing Dharma and Dharmata

New edition. A commentary by Thrangu Rinpoche on one of the five major works attributed to Maitreya, the Dharma dharmata vibhanga by Asanga.

"This text is very brief and direct in its presentation. It is a work which clearly portrays the charcter of nothing less than non-conceptual original wisdom, the point of utmost profundity within the Mahayana. With regard to meditation, there are the particular traditions, views and practices of Mahamudra and Dzogchen, the basis of which are the teachings of the Buddha and the commentaries or shastras on those by the great masters. In order to achieve the high view of Mahamudra or Dzogchen we need to cut our doubts , hindrances and aberrations, which is accomplished by listening to and contemplating the Mahayana dharma.

"Realizing dharmata or the nature of mind is what is to be known and this we understand through hearing and thinking about it. Nevertheless, due to the obstruction of conventional appearances we are not able to realize this. If we can realize this profound nature then we will naturally separate from confusion and conventional appearances. Thus, this text, Distinguishing Dharma and Dharmata, is devoted to identifying exactly what is conventionally true and what is ultimately true. So this text is extremely important for all those who wish to practice the meditations of Mahamudra and Dzogchen."

Cover : Paperback
Pages : 230