{"product_id":"uttara-tantra-a-treatise-on-buddha-nature","title":"Uttara Tantra a Treatise on Buddha Nature","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"66\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Satguru Publications\u003cbr data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"94\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrangu Rinpoche\u003cbr data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English (A Translation of the Root Text and a Commentary on \u003cem data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eThe Uttara Tantra Sastra\u003c\/em\u003e of Maitreya and Asanga)\u003cbr data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001\u003cbr data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788170306986\u003cbr data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"308\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003cbr data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"325\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.5 cm x 14 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eUttara Tantra\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the key texts in Mahayana Buddhism, establishing the concept that Buddha-nature exists within all sentient beings. This essence, which is the foundation for all beings’ potential to attain enlightenment, is often obscured by defilements, but the text provides insights into its nature and how it is concealed. The \u003cem data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eUttara Tantra\u003c\/em\u003e also outlines the qualities of a person once these obscurations are removed, providing a guide to Buddhahood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eBecause understanding Buddha-nature is essential to the Mahayana path, this text is studied in monastic colleges across Tibet. However, the original root text, written by Maitreya Buddha, is written in a terse and subtle language, requiring the assistance of commentaries to fully grasp its meaning. This book provides an English translation of the 406 root verses of the \u003cem data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eUttara Tantra\u003c\/em\u003e and includes a detailed commentary by Thrangu Rinpoche, making this valuable text accessible to Western students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eThrangu Rinpoche, known for his ability to explain complex Buddhist teachings in an understandable way, brings this profound text to Western audiences. With over 20 years of experience teaching in more than 25 countries, he provides clarity on the subtle language of the \u003cem data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eUttara Tantra\u003c\/em\u003e and its implications for practitioners on the path to enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eThe book also features an extensive glossary of Tibetan terms, aiding readers in their understanding of the text and the Buddhist concepts it explores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eForeword\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eThe foreword outlines the evolution of Buddhist traditions over time, particularly the transition from the preservation of teachings in the early centuries to the development of the Mahayana tradition, which emphasized the bodhisattva path of compassion and the understanding of emptiness. The importance of Buddha-nature in Mahayana teachings is explored, as well as the pivotal role of the \u003cem data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eUttara Tantra\u003c\/em\u003e in understanding this concept. Written by Asanga with inspiration from the bodhisattva Maitreya, the \u003cem data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eUttara Tantra\u003c\/em\u003e emphasizes that all sentient beings possess the potential for Buddhahood through the presence of Buddha-nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003eThe text is foundational in Tibetan Buddhist studies, where it is studied in great detail and memorized by students. Thrangu Rinpoche’s commentary on the text provides a practical guide for those who cannot access this monastic education in Tibet, offering Western students an opportunity to engage with the text in a meaningful way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shri Satguru Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50013216440624,"sku":"DRG.ShriSatguruPub_9788170306986","price":595.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/the_uttara_tantra_a_treatise_on_buddha_nature_a_nac450_632d284a-7315-4940-8b30-d8febdc5c2d9.webp?v=1756393688","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/uttara-tantra-a-treatise-on-buddha-nature","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}