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"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 firya 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."

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The publication of this essential Buddhist text in English heralds the beginning of an important and ambitious project. Buddhadharma Summer 2005 The teachings are pristine, succinct, and eminently applicable. The English translation is a marvel of lucidity. Traditional Yoga Studies Interactive 7/18/05

The publication of this essential Buddhist text in English heralds the beginning of an important and ambitious project. -- Buddhadharma The teachings are pristine, succinct, and eminently applicable. The English translation is a marvel of lucidity. -- Traditional Yoga Studies Interactive

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Robert A. F. Thurman is the Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University and the AIBS president.

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