Explore the Depths of Yogacara Philosophy with The Madhyantavibhaga.

The Madhyantavibhaga, attributed to Maitreya, is a key text in the Yogacara school of Mahayana Buddhism, offering profound insights into essential doctrines like the three-nature theory and the concept of emptiness.

This book provides a detailed study and translation of this important work, making it accessible to both scholars and students of Buddhist philosophy.
Divided into two parts, this volume begins with an introduction to Yogacara philosophy, including an overview of the Madhyantavibhaga corpus and an in-depth analysis of the text. The second part features a fully annotated translation of the Madhyantavibhaga and its commentary, with extensive notes drawing on Sthiramati's subcommentary. This approach ensures a rich understanding of the text in its original context, offering readers an authentic perspective on early Yogacara teachings.

Reader's Review:
"The introduction is incredibly readable, offering a clear, step-by-step guide to Yogacara philosophy and the key texts and masters associated with it. The detailed exposition of the text itself is phenomenal, with every concept thoroughly explained and interconnected."

"One thing to note is that many modern translations of Yogacara texts, such as those by Asanga or Maitreya, often omit the original commentaries by Vasubandhu to make room for contemporary interpretations by Tibetan Buddhist teachers. While these modern commentaries are valuable, they can sometimes stray from the original context of the texts, which were written centuries earlier. That's why this edition is so important—it focuses on the authentic context provided by Vasubandhu and Sthiramati, who lived closer to the time when these texts were first composed."

Published by the American Institute of Buddhist Studies (AIBS), this volume is an essential resource for anyone looking to explore the rich tradition of Yogacara Buddhism.

This version simplifies the language and makes the content more accessible to new readers, while still conveying the essence of the book and its significance in Buddhist studies.