The Essence of Zhentong composed by Jetsun Tāranātha
Contents:
- I. A General Presentation on the Classification of Philosophical Systems
• Non-Buddhist Systems
• Buddhist Systems
◊ Vaibhāṣika
◊ Sautrāntrika
o Hinayāna & Mahāyāna
◊ Cittamātra
◊ Madhyamaka
o Common Madhyamaka
o Great Madhyamaka
II. Identifying the Classifications of Madhyamaka
• The Ordinary Meaning of Madhyamaka
o The Three Natures
• The Extraordinary Meaning of Madhyamaka
III. Clearing Away Extremes Imputed by Others