The Gateway to Knowledge is a condensationof the Tripitaka and its accompanying commentaries. Consolidating the intent ofBuddha Shakyamunis teachings into a unified body of textbooks it is the philosophical backbone of the living traditionof Tibetan Buddhism. This rich source book embodies the basics of Prajnaparamitaand Madhyamika as well as Abhidharma from both the Mahayanaand Hinayana perspectives. Every volume in this series includes the Tibetan text and the English translation on facing pages.amp147The Tibetan master Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche 18461912 is an exceptionaltreasure of wisdom compassion and scholarship. His accomplishments in practicelearning composition and teaching are immense.Volume II elucidates the Four Noble Truths.