The Ontology of the Middle Way
This study is mainly the outcome of work completed as a Ph.D. thesis at the University of Queensland. However, it has been revised in many ways since its preparation in dissertation form. Many people have contributed to the study and I am concerned that I
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Studies of Classical India Editors
Bimal K. Matilal Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions & Ethics, Oxford University, United Kingdom
Editorial Board: R. P. Goldman, Daniel H. H. Ingalls, and A. K. Ramanujan
The aim of this series is to publish fundamental studies concerning classical Indian civilization. It will conclude editions of texts, translations, specialized studies, and scholarly works of more general interest related to various fields of classical Indian culture such as philosophy, grammar, literature, religion, art, and history. In this context, the term 'Classical India', covers a vast area both historically and geographically, and embraces various religions and philosophical traditions, such as Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism, and many languages from Vedic and Epic Sanskrit to Pali, Prakrit, and Apabhramsa. We believe that in a profoundly traditional society like India, the study of classical culture is always relevant and important. Classical India presents an interesting record of deep human experience, thoughts, beliefs, and myths, which have been a source of inspiration for countless generations. We are persuaded of its lasting value and relevance to modem man. By using extensive and for the most part unexplored material with scientific rigor and modem methodology, the authors and editors of this series hope to stimulate and promote interest and research in a field that needs to be placed in its proper perspective.
Volume 11
The Ontology of the Middle Way by
Peter Fenner Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Fenner, Peter G., 1949The ontology of the middle way! by Peter Fenner. p. cm. -- (Studles of classical Indla ; v. 11) Includes a translatlon of the Madhyamakavatara by Candraklrti. Based on the author's thesis (Ph.D. )--University of Oueensland. Inc 1udes bib 1 i ograph i ca 1 references (p. ). 1. Candraklrtl. Madhyamakavatara. 2. Madhyamika (Buddhism) I. Candraklrti. Madhyamakavatara. Engllsh. 1990. II. Title. III. Serles. B02910.M367F45 1990 294.3·85--dc20 90-4080
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