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EXPOSITION OF THE TENET SCRIPTURE FROM THE TENGYUR (Toh 4404)
Context
This scripture appears among the treatises (Toh 4404) of the Tengyur—the collection of canonical treatises and commentaries translated from Sanskrit into Tibetan during the eighth and ninth centuries. It is an important part of the Northern Mahāyāna tradition and particularly reflects the development of Buddhist thought as Buddhism was transmitted to Tibet.
The collection of treatises contains commentaries by great masters such as Vasubandhu, Asaṅga, Dharmakīrti, and many other Indian scholars. These treatises are regarded as indispensable guides for profoundly understanding the meaning of the scriptures and applying their lessons to actual practice. The place of the treatises within the Tengyur reflects a Mahāyāna principle: theory must be closely connected with spiritual practice.
Main Content
Although the specific title has not been provided, this scripture—like most treatises in the Tengyur—focuses on explaining the fundamental principles of the Buddha’s Dharma from a Mahāyāna perspective. This generally includes:
First, an analysis of the nature of mind (Tib: sems) and how consciousness operates within saṃsāra. According to the Northern Canonical tradition, mind is not a fixed entity but a stream of moments of cognition (Skt: kṣaṇa), each conditioned by preceding moments.
Second, an exposition of the Four Noble Truths in the light of the Mahāyāna. Suffering is not merely the existence of physical pain, but the deluded nature (avidyā) of all phenomena arising through dependent origination (pratītyasamutpāda). This truth lies deep within nondual wisdom (advaya-jñāna), which is discovered through meditation.
Third, an emphasis on the bodhisattva course of practice—the long path intended to liberate not only oneself but all sentient beings. This is the expression of bodhicitta, the altruistic resolve that the Mahāyāna regards as the foundation of all practice.
Practical Significance
The treatises in the Tengyur are not merely theoretical documents but guides for living.
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