A study on the Ratnagotravibhaga (Uttaratantra)

Subtitle: 
Being a Treatise on the Tathagatagarbha Theory of Mahayana Buddhism
Name: 
JIKIDO TAKASAKI
Publish Place: 
Roma
Publisher: 
Orientale Roma
Publish Year: 
1966

The Ratnagotravibhāga is one of the treatises on the Mahāyāna doctrine written in Sanskrit. The Ratnagotravibhaga, elucidates the Third Turning of the Buddha's teachings on Buddha-essence - the inherent qualities and potential for Buddhahood present in all beings. This study includes a critical introduction, a synopsis of the text, a translation from the original in comparison with its Tibetan & Chinese versions and critical notes.