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These resources are not intended to be a comprehensive source of all knowledge on this vast topic – rather, they are inspired from Tsong-kha-pa\u2019s quest to understand Madhyamaka. They are meant for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Madhyamaka by engaging with the Great Indian Treatises.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cAn indispensable prerequisite for insight is to use the wisdom gained through study and reflection to develop knowledge of reality. For without a decisive view of how things exist, you cannot develop insight that knows the real nature, emptiness. <\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n
Moreover, if you do not rely upon the treatises by authoritative trailblazers commenting on the Budddha\u2019s thought, you are like a blind person headed towards danger without a guide. Hence, you must rely on accurate commentaries on the Buddha\u2019s thought.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n
(Tsong-kha-pa. 2002. \u201cFulfilling the Prerequisites for Insight.\u201d In The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment Volume 3, 111-112. Snow Lion Publications.)<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Please explore using the links below and contact the JABL Librarian with any questions.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Madhyamaka Overview<\/a><\/h4>\n
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Indian Madhyamaka Masters<\/a><\/h4>\n
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Sutra Sources<\/a> <\/h4>\n
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Contemporary Academic Scholarship<\/a><\/h4>\n
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Media Resources <\/a><\/h4>\n
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