Pedagogy Series

Pedagogy

The teaching of the Buddha has two aspects:

The elements of scripture and realization.

These are maintained only through teaching

And through practice.

The following texts are available as part of our Pedagogy series on the theory and method of Dharma discourse:

Abhisamayālaṃkāra

Prologue to Abhisamayālaṃkāra Commentary

by Khenpo Shenga

Having identified the Abhisamayālaṃkāra as one of the five treatises of Maitreyanātha, Khenpo Shenga explains the features of each of the five texts in this collection, before focusing on the Ornament of Realization itself, which he discusses under five rubrics: its author, sources, category, theme, and purpose.

Abhisamayālaṃkāra

Bodhicaryāvatāra

Bodhicaryāvatāra: Teachings and Overview

by Alak Zenkar Rinpoche

Translated from an audio recording. Zenkar Rinpoche explains the various methods and traditions of teaching the Bodhicaryāvatāra, especially that of Dza Patrul Rinpoche (1808–1887) and his followers, who often guided students through the text experientially.

Bodhicaryāvatāra

General

Notes from Miscellaneous Writings

by Khenpo Shenga

Notes on the general preliminary points to be made before commenting upon any of the major Indian treatises, such as what is meant by “In the language of India...” and the four rubrics of subject matter, immediate purpose, connection and ultimate purpose.

Literary Theory Notes

Preliminary Points to be Explained When Teaching the Buddha's Word or the Treatises

by Patrul Rinpoche

This brief work on pedagogical theory outlines the qualities and approaches of three different types of teacher (a fully enlightened buddha, arhat and learned paṇḍita), before discussing the science of listening and explaining the purpose of titles.

Madhyamakāvatāra

Prologue to Introduction to the Middle Way (Madhyamakāvatāra)

by Khenpo Shenga

This introduction to the teaching of Candrakīrti's Madhyamakāvatāra explains how the text provides an introduction (avatāra) to the most important Middle Way treatise, namely the Mūlamadhyamakakārikā of Nāgārjuna.

Madhyamakāvatāra Middle Way

Secret Vajra Knot

The Way to Explain the King of All Aspiration Prayers, the Secret Vajra Knot

by Patrul Rinpoche

This brief guide to explaining Minling Terchen Gyurme Dorje's famous aspiration prayer, known as 'The Secret Vajra Knot' (rdo rje rgya mdud), provides a topical outline of its contents, and, in so doing, reveals the vastness of its vision.

Aspiration Prayers Topical Outlines

Treasury of Precious Qualities

A Garland of Fresh Utpala Flowers: A Brief Synopsis of the Treasury of Precious Qualities, A Treatise of Pith Instructions

by Patrul Rinpoche

A short summary of what must be covered when teaching Jigme Lingpa's celebrated treatise, The Treasury of Precious Qualities (yon tan rin po che'i mdzod).

Mirror of the Mind: Prologue to The Treasury of Precious Qualities

by Patrul Rinpoche

A brief guide for teachers of Jigme Lingpa's magnum opus The Treasury of Precious Qualities (yon tan rin po che'i mdzod), which offers a practical guide to the entire Buddhist path.

Pedagogy Series

Abhisamayālaṃkāra

Bodhicaryāvatāra

General

Madhyamakāvatāra

Secret Vajra Knot

Treasury of Precious Qualities

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