Pramanavarttika with Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe (2018–21)
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches Dharmakirti's commentary on Dignaga's Compendium on Valid Cognition. With interpretation into English by Joshua Cutler and Katrina Brooks.
Dharmakirti’s “Pramanavarttika̶...
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Background on the five areas of knowledge for bodhisattvas and the eight pivotal points of logic.
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Excellent causes and results of buddhahood
Dignaga's homage to the Buddha that proves why the Buddha is a reliable cognizer being.
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Dignaga and Dharmakirti’s intention
Why Dignaga and Dharmakirti establish proofs for the Buddha as a reliable cognizer being.
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Ascertaining the definition in the definiendum
How we ascertain whether we have reliable cognizers.
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The particulars of the definition
The components of the definition of a reliable cognizer as being "new" and "non-deceptive."
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Omniscient consciousnesses
Addressing the question of whether all omniscient consciousnesses are reliable cognizers.
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Refuting a permanent and impermanent creator
Going over arguments refuting a permanent or impermanent creator god.
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Correct reasons in a syllogism
Parts of a syllogism and the three modes of a correct reason.
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Absurd consequences
Spelling out the absurd consequences of our wrong views to refute them.
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Why the Buddha is an authority
Arguments asserted by Buddhists on why the Buddha is reliable and how to seek out a reliable teacher.
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