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Explanation of Toh 2952 - Tengyur (Tibetan Treatise Collection)
Context
This scripture belongs to the Treatise Collection (Śāstrapiṭaka) in the Tengyur, the collection of commentaries, treatises, and supplementary works to the Sutra Collection (Sūtrapiṭaka) of the Northern Tibetan Mahayana tradition. The Tengyur is the fruit of the great work of translation from the eighth to the thirteenth centuries in Tibet, when Indian and Tibetan Buddhist scholars collaborated to translate more than 4,000 works from Sanskrit into Tibetan.
The Treatise Collection contains profound explanations of the Dharma, including works from important schools: Madhyamaka (Middle Way), Yogācāra (Mind-Only), and other schools. The purpose of these treatises is to illuminate the meaning of the scriptures, support Dharma practice, and guide students toward awakening.
Main Content
Although the title of this scripture has not yet been fully rendered into Vietnamese, Toh 2952 in the Tengyur is generally a commentary or exposition on fundamental aspects of the Mahayana teaching. Works in this section often focus on themes such as the nature of Buddha-nature, emptiness (śūnyatā), the bodhisattva path (Bodhisattvayāna), or practices related to Mind and Wisdom.
In the Northern Tibetan tradition, these treatises are esteemed because they inherit teachings from Indian noble beings such as Nāgārjuna, Asaṅga, Vasubandhu, and later authors. They are not only theoretical commentaries but also practical instructions, helping students clearly understand the path of practice from the panoramic vision of Mahayana.
The scripture teaches that awakening is not something remote, but the inherent nature of all beings through Buddha-nature. The bodhisattva, following the Mahayana mode of conduct, gives rise to bodhicitta, the mind of the vast vow for awakening for the sake of all beings, and practices the six paramitas in order to attain Buddhahood.
Practical Meaning
To apply the foundation of this scripture to modern spiritual life, we need to practice in a comprehensive and well-directed way.
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