Geshe Jampa Thinley.

Buddhist Logic: Commentary on Dharmakirti’s treatise “Pramanavarttika”

The new book by the famous Tibetan mentor, the venerable Geshe Jampa Thinley, provides a modern commentary on the main content of the ancient logical treatise Indian scientist Dharmakirti “Pramanavarttika” (Interpretation of pramana). This classic text on the theory of valid knowledge, written as a commentary on the Pramanasamuccaya by the founder of Buddhist logic, Dignaga, formed the basis of classical Buddhist philosophical education. Venerable Geshe Thinley covers three of the four chapters of the Pramanavarttika. Along with a masterfully simple presentation of the main provisions of Buddhist logic, the book contains questions and answers, as well as logical debates in which listeners practiced under the direct guidance of a mentor. The book is intended for everyone who strives for a systematic study of Buddhist philosophy and practice, but will also be of interest to a wide circle readers previously unfamiliar with Buddhism and its scientific potential.