Description
The Ashtasāhasrikā stands as a significant collection of discourses exploring the metaphysical foundations of the Mahāyāna school of Buddhism. This scholarly edition, prepared by renowned editor Rajendralal Mitra, represents the first complete publication of this important text, drawing from rare and previously inaccessible Nepalese Sanskrit manuscripts.
The work provides profound philosophical discussions on key Mahāyāna concepts including the nature of reality, consciousness, and the path to enlightenment. Through detailed examination of Buddhist metaphysical principles, the text illuminates the intellectual underpinnings of one of Buddhism’s major schools. Mitra’s meticulous editorial work ensures accuracy and accessibility for both scholars and serious students of Buddhism, making this a valuable resource for understanding the development of Buddhist philosophy and its sophisticated engagement with fundamental questions of existence and knowledge.
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