This work is an exposition of the philosophic conceptions basic to Mahayana Buddhsim as found in the Maha-prajnaparamita-sastra a commentary on the Prajnaparamita-sutras and traditionally attributed to Nagarjuna. The sastra the earlist and most extensive work in this field is lost in its sanskrit original and preserved only in a Chinese translation. Meaning of sanskrit and chinese terms are expounded concepts are made clear and supplementary materials are supplied in the notes

"Although many books deal with different aspects of Indian philosophy, no work until now has been exclusively devoted to a thorough, systematic, and critical treatment of this debate. The style throughout is clear and analytical, and translations are faithful and elegant. Philosophers, whether Indian or Western, seriously interested in the idealist-realist debate will find this work most rewarding. Excellent bibliography and most useful index. Highly recommended". -- Choice

Tsong kha pa (14th-century) is arguably the most important and influential philosopher in Tibetan history. An Ocean of Reasoning is the most extensive and perhaps the deepest extant commentary on Nagarjuna's Mulamadhyamakakarika (Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way), and it can be argued that it is impossible to discuss Nagarjuna's work in an informed way without consulting it. It discusses alternative readings of the text and prior commentaries and provides a detailed exegesis, constituting a systematic presentation of Madhyamaka Buddhist philosophy. Despite its central importance, however, of Tsong kha pa's three most important texts, only An Ocean of Reasoning remains untranslated, perhaps because it is both philosophically and linguistically challenging, demanding a rare combination of abilities on the part of a translator. Jay Garfield and Ngawang Samten bring the requisite skills to this difficult task, combining between them expertise in Western and Indian philosophy, and fluency in Tibetan, Sanskrit, and English. The resulting translation of this important text will not only be a landmark contribution to the scholarship of Indian and Tibetan Buddhism, but will serve as a valuable companion volume to Jay Garfield's highly successful translation of The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way.

In course of his studies in Sanskrit literature and research relating to various aspects of it, the author of the present work often felt the need of a vade mecum containing brief accounts of authors and works, information about the principal characters of Sanskrit plays, poems and prose works, the meaning of certain technical terms in common use, the common geographical names and the notable myths and legends. A Companion to Sanskrit Literature, the first work of its kind, covers a period of nearly 3500 years from the Vedic age down to the modern times. It seeks to acquaint the reader, within a brief compass, with the contents of outstanding works and authors in Sanskrit literature, followed by up-to-date bibliographies. Brief accounts of the important character in well-known poems, dramas and prose works have also been given. Important geographical names, with their modern identification as far as practicable, have also been laid down. Common technical terms, used in the different branches of Sanskrit literature, have been briefly explained, Prominent figures in myths and legends have been dealt with. In a number of appendices, various kinds of useful information about Sanskrit literature including sciences, sports and pastimes, etc. in ancient and medieval India have been set forth. It is an indispensable vade mecum for the general readers, the specialists and researchers. It is like a capsule taking the reader through the vast firmament of Sanskrit literature up to remote ages. -- Amazon.com.

Precious Garland: Buddhist Approach to Life, Polity and Liberation is book of advice composed by the renowned Buddhist monk philosopher Arya Nagarjuna for his royal friend King Satakarni of the Indian Satavahana dynasty in circa, first century AD. Strung in 500 quatrains, the book is presented in five chapters, each shedding light on concepts and realities such as life, death, beauty, love, power, and virtue. It also provides deep philosophical insight into relevant Buddhist views of Karmic causality, impermanence, emptiness, relativity or interdependence, and Nirvana. More importantly, it delineates Nagarjuna’s quintessential Madhyamaka philosophy, which remained a central philosophy theme in various Buddhist traditions for centuries. The book is intended at helping readers develop a healthy outlook to life, spirituality and practice. Carry a universal message, the book, originally composed for a king, will serve as an effective advice manual for those in responsible positions of power and also those bound by a sense of civic duty. Set in bilingual format, the book contains a new Tibetan rendition of the text drawn primarily from its five major editions -- Derge, Chone, Narthang, Peking and Zhol -- with a lightly annotated English translation that opts literally over readability