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Longchen Rabjampa

Matthew Kapstein

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Longchen Rabjampa (1308–1363/4) is widely considered to have been the leading figure in the intellectual history of the Nyingmapa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. An adept of the Great Perfection (Dzokchen) system of meditation, he blended this source of spiritual inspiration with a remarkable command of both classical Buddhist philosophy and refined literary style. His many writings cover the entire range of Buddhist doctrine, with particular attention to Yogācāra and Madhyamaka thought, the question of Buddha‐nature, and the esoteric teachings of the Buddhist tantras.

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Longchen Rabjampa (1308–1363/4) is widely considered to have been the leading figure in the intellectual history of the Nyingmapa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. An adept of the Great Perfection (Dzokchen) system of meditation, he blended this source of spiritual inspiration with a remarkable command of both classical Buddhist philosophy and refined literary style. His many writings cover the entire range of Buddhist doctrine, with particular attention to Yogācāra and Madhyamaka thought, the question of Buddha‐nature, and the esoteric teachings of the Buddhist tantras.

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Longchen Rabjampa (1308–1363/4) is widely considered to have been the leading figure in the intellectual history of the Nyingmapa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. An adept of the Great Perfection (Dzokchen) system of meditation, he blended this source of spiritual inspiration with a remarkable command of both classical Buddhist philosophy and refined literary style. His many writings cover the entire range of Buddhist doctrine, with particular attention to Yogācāra and Madhyamaka thought, the question of Buddha‐nature, and the esoteric teachings of the Buddhist tantras.

Key concepts: Buddhism, Gautama Buddha, Buddhist philosophy, Meditation, Perfection, Philosophy, Style (visual arts), Doctrine

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