title: The Treasury of Knowledge: Book Eight, Part Four: Esoteric Instructions (Bk.8, Pt. 4)
author: Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye
description: "<i>The Treasury of Knowledge</i> excellently presents the entire corpus of the sutra and mantra traditions from the paths of the common sciences all the way up to the uncommon Great Perfection or Atiyoga, which is the culmination of the nine vehicles."H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche <br /><br />"Jamgn Kongtrl Lodr Tay was one of the leading scholars of the nineteenth century. He broke through sectarian constraints and achieved a deep understanding of the the different philosophical approaches in Tibet. I have no doubt that by studying Kongtrul's works readers will be inspired to emulate his great qualities of humility, dedication, patience, and nonsectarianism."H.H. the Dalai Lama <br /><br />"Upon seeing the <i>Treasury of Knowledge</i>, the first Khyentse Rinpoche (a contemporary of Lodr Thay) said that it was so inclusive of all knowledge that it did not seem to be composed by a human being but must have been written through the blessing of the dakinis."Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche <br /><br />"In his monumental <i>Treasury of Knowledge</i>, [Jamgn Kongtrl] presents a complete account of the major lines of thought and practice that comprise Tibetan Buddhism. . . . By studying Kongtrl's works, readers will be inspired to emulate his great qualities of humility, dedication, patience, and nonsectarianism."<i>The Indian International Journal of Buddhist Studies</i> <br /><br />"Jamgn Kongtrl was a true saint, a great scholar, an exemplary teacher, a renowned physician, a peacemaker, and one of the most prolific writers of Tibet. <i>The Five Great Treasuries of Kongtrl</i> . . . enshrine all the wisdom of Tibet."Ringu Tulku, author of <i>The Ri-me Philosophy of Jamgon Kongtrul the Great <br /> </i> <br /><br />"I am pleased that this volume of <i>The Treasury of Knowledge</i>,<i> Esoteric Instructions</i>, has been translated by Sarah Harding, whom I respect as an eminent and experienced translator and senior student of the late Kyabje Kalu Rinpocheone of the five emanations of Jamgn Kongtrl Lodr Tay himself. I highly encourage anyone interested in the study and practice of Dharma to study this text, as it holds great blessings."Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, author of <i>It's Up to You</i> <br /><br />"This volume of <i>The Treasury of Knowledge</i> presents the culmination of Jamgn Kongtrl's treatment of Buddhist meditation training, revealing the complete spectrum of the traditions of profound instructions known as the eight great practice lineages. Here, Sarah Harding has produced a masterful translation of this pithy work, augmented it with historical overviews, and provided an introduction rich in insights and background material. This booka treasury in itselfwill undoubtedly be appreciated both by scholars of comparative studies of the different systems and by practitioners wishing to broaden their knowledge of meditation methods."Ingrid McLeod <br /> <br /><br />"Jamgn Kongtrl is considered to be one of the great leaders of the nonsectarian movement in Tibetan Buddhism and his <i>Treasury of Knowledge</i> is considered to be one of the most important texts for reference and study in Tibetan Buddhism. Many Tibetan teachers have a compact edition of this monumental work in their travel bags in order to consult it again and again for detailed questions of all types, and not infrequently whole chapters serve as the basis for courses."Cornelia Weishaar-Gunter <br /><br />"This book has a place in libraries. . . . [It gives] concise outlines of tantra as practiced in different Buddhist traditions."<i>Mandala </i>
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  A Legend Retold from the Dirghic of Saevius Nicanor, with Prolegomena, Notes,
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  _TABOO_
  
  _A Legend Retold from the Dirghic of Saevius Nicanor, with Prolegomena, Notes,
  
  and a Preliminary Memoir_
  
  By
  
  James Branch Cabell
  
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