num_pages: 368
description: This is a fully annotated, critical English translation of Maitreyanatha's "Universal Vehicle Discourse Literature (Mahayanasutralamkara)," as transmitted to the fourth-century Indian Buddhist scholar-adept Arya Asanga, along with its commentary (bhasya) by Asanga's brother Vasubandhu. A wellspring of the "magnificent deeds trend of the path," the "Discourse Literature" emphasizes the compassion side of Buddhist thought. This long-awaited work is the founding cornerstone of the AIBS'Tanjur Translation Initiative. Includes an introduction covering essential historical and philosophical topics, a bibliography, and detailed index.
language: English
title: Universal Vehicle Discourse Literature (Mahāyānasutrālamkāra)
titlecomplete: Universal Vehicle Discourse Literature (Mahāyānasutrālamkāra) (Treasury of the Buddhist Sciences)
genres: Buddhism
ratings_count: 4
series: Treasury of Buddhist Sciences: The Tibetan Kangyur & Tengyur
publisher: American Institute of Buddhist Studies