Recognizing Reality - Dharmak¿rti's Philosophy and Its Tibetan Interpretations

Examines the central ideas of Dharmakirti, one of the most important Indian Buddhist philosophers and their reception by Tibetan thinkers.

About the author

Georges B. J. Dreyfus is Assistant Professor of Religion at Williams College. He studied Buddhist philosophy in Tibetan monasteries in India for fifteen years where he completed the degree of Ge-shay, traditionally the highest degree awarded by Tibetan Buddhist monastic universities.

Product details

• Authors: Georges B J Dreyfus, Georges B. J. Dreyfus
• Publisher: SUNY Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.01.1997
• EAN: 9780791430989
• ISBN: 978-0-7914-3098-9
• No. of pages: 648
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 38 mm
• Weight: 1036 g
• Series: Suny Buddhist Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions