{"product_id":"madhyanta-vibhaga-part-1","title":"Madhyanta Vibhaga: Part 1","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"119\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Satguru Publications\u003cbr data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Th. Stcherbatsky\u003cbr data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1992\u003cbr data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788170303015\u003cbr data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"258\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003cbr data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 cm x 26 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eThis seminal work presents the English translation of the first part of the \u003cem data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eMadhyanta-Vibhanga-Sastra\u003c\/em\u003e—a foundational text of the Vijnanavada (Yogachara) school of Northern Buddhism—composed by Maitreya-Asanga and elaborated through the commentaries of Vasubandhu (Bhasya) and Sthiramati (Tika). This school represents the final philosophical evolution of Indian Buddhism before its influence spread across Asia and interwove with other traditions such as Gnosticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eDivided into five insightful chapters—\u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eThe Universal Constructor of Phenomenal Reality\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eThe Three-fold Aspect of the Constructor\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eThe Dynamics of the World-Illusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eThe Absolute\u003c\/strong\u003e—the book explores the dual essence of ultimate reality and the structure of experience as interpreted by Yogachara thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eTh. Stcherbatsky’s translation not only includes the root verses (karikas) of Maitreya-Asanga but also offers a full English rendering of Vasubandhu’s bhasya and Sthiramati’s tika. Drawing upon original Sanskrit manuscripts and reliable Tibetan sources, Stcherbatsky employs a European philosophical lens to interpret the deeply technical Buddhist terminology—bridging Indian and Western thought traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eThe preface offers historical context, noting the text’s dual discovery and the varied scholarly contributions that followed. Stcherbatsky articulates how Buddhism evolved from a pluralistic empiricism—founded on the analysis of dharmas (fundamental elements of reality)—to Mahayana’s spiritually monistic interpretations. This work also reaffirms the relevance of Tibetan sources in clarifying complex Buddhist concepts that the Pali tradition often overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eIdeal for scholars, practitioners, and serious readers of Buddhist philosophy, this volume serves as both a translation and a philosophical commentary—shedding light on the subtleties of Yogachara metaphysics, epistemology, and soteriology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shri Satguru Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49984585695536,"sku":"DRG.ShriSatguruPub_9788170303015","price":765.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/shri-satguru-publications-book-default-title-madhyanta-vibhaga-part-1-41385461874992.webp?v=1775967506","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/madhyanta-vibhaga-part-1","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}