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Exposition of Scripture Toh 2075 (Tengyur Treatise Collection)

Context

This scripture belongs to the Treatise Collection (Tengyur) of the Northern Tibetan tradition, a collection of expositions and treatises on the Buddha-Dharma translated from Sanskrit into Tibetan during the late period of Indian Buddhism. The Tengyur differs from the Scripture Collection (Kangyur) in that it is not the direct teaching of the Buddha, but consists of works by masters of Buddhist learning, especially great monks of the Mahayana and Vajrayana schools.

Its inclusion in the Tengyur shows that this work has important value as guidance for practice in the Northern Tibetan tradition. The purpose of compiling the Tengyur was to protect the Buddha-Dharma from distortions in understanding, to provide rigorous explanations of the scriptures, and to support monastics in the process of study, reflection, and practice.

Main Content

Although the title of this scripture has not been fully translated and rendered, it is a treatise (shastra) serving the purpose of explaining and developing Mahayana teachings in the Northern Tibetan context. Treatises in the Tengyur often revolve around essential themes such as: the bodhisattva path, bodhicitta, tathagatagarbha, or the elements of practice on the Vajrayana path.

The Northern Tibetan tradition developed powerfully from these treatises, especially the works of great teachers such as Nagarjuna, Asanga, Vasubandhu, and later masters. These commentaries not only clarify the profound meanings of the scriptures, but also guide the practical path of cultivation, from the first steps to the most exalted stages of bodhicitta.

In the Northern Tibetan context, mastering the treatises is indispensable. This is because the tradition emphasizes the union of Sutra, Shastra, and direct instructions from the teacher (Guru Yoga).