The Reflexive Nature of Awareness: A Tibetan Madhyamaka Defence (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism)

Places the controversy initiated by the Tibetan Tsong kha pa - who elaborated on one of the eight difficult points in understanding Madhyamaka philosophy - in its Indian and Tibetan context. Introducing Svasaṃvedana-- And Its Two Types -- Śāntarakṣita On The Reflexive Nature Of Consciousness -- Madhyamakālaṅkāra 16-17 In Prajñākaramati's Bodhicaryāvatārapañjikā On Bca 9:21 -- The Verse -- Mi Pham On Bodhicaryāvatāra 9:26 (tibetan 9:25) -- The Response Of Tre Bo Brag Dkar Sprul Sku Blo Bzang Dpal Ldan Bstan 'dzin -- Mi Pham's Reply -- Concluding Note-- Why All The Fuss? -- Appendix 1. Some Tibetan Texts -- Appendix 2. On Rang Rig. Paul Williams. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [247]-259) And Index.