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Atisa
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Entering into the Two Truths — AtisaA foundational Madhyamaka verse treatise by Atiśa Dīpaṃkaraśrījñāna on the two truths — conventional and ultimate — in the tradition of Nāgārjuna and Candrakīrti. Composed at the request of the King of Suvarṇadvīpa. First freely available English translation from Tibetan (Tengyur D3902).Praise of the Vajra-Desire Commitment of Noble Gaṇapati — AtiśaA tantric praise by Atiśa (982–1054) to the Buddhist Gaṇapati — the elephant-headed deity as an emanation of Avalokiteśvara. Three-faced, six-armed, raining jewels. First English translation.The Stainless Jewel Letter — AtishaA letter of Buddhist instruction from Atiśa Dīpaṃkara to King Niryā-phala of Magadha, covering the entire path from ethical conduct through meditation to ultimate awakening.