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<p>Ruegg here translates the sixth chapter of the <em>History of Philosophical Doctrines</em> (Grub mtha' shel gyi me long) written by Thu'u bkwan Blo bzang chos kyi nyi ma (1737-1802) and completed in 1801. This chapter concerns the history and doctrine of the Jonang (jo nang) sect of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as refutations of their positions. As an introduction to the text, Ruegg discusses some of the key features of the Jonang sect and the atmosphere of 14th-17th century Tibet, particularly in Tsang (gtsang), in which Jonangpa thinkers such as Dölpopa (dol po pa shes rab rgyal mtshan) synthesized a unique Buddhist doctrine. (Ben Deitle 2006-02-01)</p>
<p>The article looks at the Middle Way (Tib. dbu ma, Skt. madhyamika) school of Buddhism, attempting to detail the reception and early history the movement. (Mark Premo-Hopkins 2004-04-19)</p>
<p>This article presents some of the problems involved in trying to piece together the actual events and setting of the debate that is reported to have taken place between disciples of the Indian Buddhist Kamalaśīla and the Chinese monk Hwashang, or Ho-shang Mo-ho-yen, in Tibet in the eighth century. The article critiques conclusions of previous studies, and offers some tentative alternatives. It also emphasizes what the 'Great Debate' meant for subsequent Tibetan civilization and how it framed the understanding of important philosophical differentiations. (Ben Deitle 2006-03-02)</p>