Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye (1813-1899), a pivotal figure in eastern Tibet's nonsectarian movement, was one of the most outstanding writers and teachers of his time.
"The Treasury of Knowledge excellently presents the entire corpus
of the sutra and mantra traditions from the paths of the common
sciences all the way up to the uncommon Great Perfection or
Atiyoga, which is the culmination of the nine vehicles."—H.H.
Dudjom Rinpoche
"Jamgön Kongtrül Lodrö Tayé was one of the leading scholars of the
nineteenth century. He broke through sectarian constraints and
achieved a deep understanding of the the different philosophical
approaches in Tibet. I have no doubt that by studying Kongtrul's
works readers will be inspired to emulate his great qualities of
humility, dedication, patience, and nonsectarianism."—H.H. the
Dalai Lama
"This crucial section of Jamgön Kongtrül's seminal masterpiece, The
Treasury of Knowledge, will fill a long-standing critical gap in
our understanding of Buddhist tantra. Never before has there been
such a thorough and systematic exposition of the subject available
in a Western language. Elio Guarisco and Ingrid McLeod have done an
excellent job in translating this profound work to make it
accessible to both scholars and practitioners. Finally we might
know what we are doing!"—Sarah Harding
"A magnificent overview of the Vajrayana traditions of Tibet. . .
Yet another jewel in the setting that is the expression of Kalu
Rinpoche's intent—the complete English translation of The Treasury
of Knowledge."—Chökyi Nyima
"Upon seeing the Treasury of Knowledge, the first Khyentse Rinpoche
(a contemporary of Lodrö Thayé) said that it was so inclusive of
all knowledge that it did not seem to be composed by a human being
but must have been written through the blessing of the
dakinis."—Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
"In his monumental Treasury of Knowledge, [Jamgön Kongtrül]
presents a complete account of the major lines of thought and
practice that comprise Tibetan Buddhism. . . . By studying
Kongtrül's works, readers will be inspired to emulate his great
qualities of humility, dedication, patience, and
nonsectarianism."—The Indian International Journal of Buddhist
Studies
"A superb resource for advanced Buddhist practitioners students and
scholars striving to better understand the wisdom and path to inner
peace handed down through centuries."—The Bookwatch
"Jamgön Kongtrül is considered to be one of the great leaders of
the nonsectarian movement in Tibetan Buddhism and his Treasury of
Knowledge is considered to be one of the most important texts for
reference and study in Tibetan Buddhism. Many Tibetan teachers have
a compact edition of this monumental work in their travel bags in
order to consult it again and again for detailed questions of all
types, and not infrequently whole chapters serve as the basis for
courses."—Cornelia Weishaar-Gunter
"With this publication, Elio Guarisco and Ingrid McLeod have
contributed to the field of Buddhist and Tibetan studies an
important and welcome translation. . . The sheer scope of Jamgön
Kongtrül’s Treasury sets it apart from comparable works which have
been previously translated into English. . . . An astoundingly rich
text."—ARC: The Journal of the Faculty of Religious Studies, McGill
University
"Systems of Buddhist Tantra is not just an advanced teaching or
commentary, but a systematic textbook on how to define practice and
teach the various tantras. Its likely readership comprises not only
advanced students and scholars but Western lamas. . . . A gold mine
of information. . . . It is also at times eloquent and moving. It
is animated throughout by the motive of bringing beings to
enlightenment, or rather of helping us to realize that we are
already enlightened. . . . Unfold[s] to us the majestic sweep and
depth of tantric learning one of the great riches of world
culture."—Thar Lam
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