Western perspectives on Tsongkhapa
Western perspectives on Tsongkhapa
Dr. Guy Newland 
Middle Way Philosophy 
Aug 2, 2015 Part of a series of teachings given during the Empty Even Conventionally Retreat with Dr. Guy Newland.
- Sources used for this course
- Chapa chos kyi seng ge’s critique of and alternative to the notion that Buddha has no mind
- Perspectives of Western scholars on Tsongkhapa’s reading of the Prasangika/ Svatantrika distinction
- Turning to the Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra for final thoughts on whether the yogic, non-dual approach or logical approach employing skilful means is to be preferred
Dr. Guy Newland
Guy Newland, a student of Jeffrey Hopkins, is a scholar of Tibetan Buddhism who has been a professor at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan since 1988. He served as Chairperson of Central Michigan University's Department of Philosophy and Religion during the periods 2000-2003 and 2006-2009. He was elected to the Mount Pleasant Board of Education in July 2003 and served until December 2007, including six months as President of the Board and one year as Secretary.
