Emptiness in the Mind–Only School of Buddhism – Dynamic Responses to Dzong–ka–ba′s The Essence of Eloquence 1: Dynamic Responses to Dzong-ka-ba's The Essence of Eloquence: Volume 1

So far this book is great, but be warned, it is a challenge, one I feel serious students of Geluk Buddhism should rise to. Just dont expect any hearty belly laughs.

its buddhist philosophy.You understand whatever you're capable of.

The first volume is in four parts:A historical and doctrinal introductionA translation of the General Explanation and the Section on the Mind-Only School in The Essence of Eloquence with frequent annotations in the brackets, footnotes, and backnotesA detailed synopsis of the translationA critical edition in Tibetan script of these sections in The Essence of EloquenceThe second volume, Reflections on Reality, will:Place reactions to Tsongkhapa's text in historical and social context by examining the tension between allegiance and rational inquirer in monastic collegesExpand on the religious significance of the three natures of phenomenaPresent Jonangpa views on the thoroughly established nature and Gelukpa criticismsExplain the reasonings establishing mind-only as means to overcome basic dread of reality, andConsider how Tsongkhapa and his commentators present the provocative issue of the relationship between the two types of emptiness in the Mind-Only School and compare how the topic of two emptinesses is debated today in America, Europe, and Japan, thereby demonstrating how the two forms of scholarship refine and enhance each other.The third volume, Absorption in No External World, will examine a plethora of fascinating points on the three natures raised in six centuries of commentary through:Identifying the teachings in the first wheel of doctrine,Probing the meaning of "own-character" and "established by way of its own character,"Untangling the implications of Tsongkhapa's criticisms of Wongchuk, and treating many engaging points on the three natures and the three non-natures, including 1) how to apply these two grids to uncompounded space; 2) whether the selflessness of persons is a thoroughly established nature; 3) how to consider the emptiness of emptiness; and 4) the ways the Great Vehicle schools delineate the three natures and the three non-natures.

An amazing resource. Professor Hopkins has made the Mind-Only School section of Lama Tsongkhapa's Essence of True Eloquence accessible to English speakers, allowing us to engage with these challenging materials in ways that are thought provoking and deeply helpful. A truly wonderful book.

It’s a good read in an effort to understand emptiness.