Key to the Middle Way
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The wisdom of ultimate reality is the actual antidote to the
addictive emotions that keep us bound to the vicious circle
of death and rebirth. It also eliminates the obstacles to
knowledge that prevent the direct perception of all aspects
of reality. Consequently, the Buddha taught how to cultivate
this wisdom and his successors have provided commentaries to
illuminate his teachings.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote a commentary on ultimate
reality entitled The Key to the Middle Way for the sake of
helping those who wish to know this profound subject, but do
not have the opportunity to study the classic treatises on
it. Tubten Pende is providing a commentary to help us
understand this important text.
All are welcome!
Tubten Pende, a.k.a. Jim Dougherty, has been a practicing Buddhist since 1972 when he was introduced to Tibetan Buddhism in India. Pende has studied extensively and was included in the first wave of the FPMT’s Western Buddhist teachers. He is known for his clear presentation and deep understanding of the Dharma, and is interested in the effective application of Buddhist theory and practice in the daily life of ordinary people.
Textbook
His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama
The Buddhism of Tibet
Snow Lion, 2002.
The commentary The Key to the Middle Way can be found in the
book The Buddhism of Tibet by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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