Lecture No. 0043
Global Lamrim II
Lecture No. 0043
Tape no.
2A 00:00 ~ 04:02
Date
2018/08/27 ~ 08/29
Outline: Foundation
Topic: Merits of Master Tsong-Kha-Pa
Vol. 1 of Master’s discourse handbook P35-L1 ~ P37-L1
Next should be the eighth book – Separation of the Middle from the Extremes 《辨中边论》, right? The exalted Maitreya Buddha composed it, and it’s one of Maitreya Buddha’s five commentaries. In this commentary, Maitreya explicitly imparted the cultivation of both the meditative stabilization and the meditative insight within on the stages of the path to enlightenment. The Separation of the Middle from the Extremes is one of the heavenly books, right? Another heavenly book. The next book is Distinguishing Dharma and Dharmata《辨法法性论》, likewise composed by Maitreya Buddha and is also one of five commentaries by Maitreya Buddha. Similarly, this commentary specifically imparted the cultivation of both the meditative stabilization and the meditative insight within on the stages of the path to enlightenment. Both commentaries cover the same topics, right? This is another heavenly book the honorable Bodhisattva Asanga heard [from the deity realm]. Am I giving you a talk on these heavenly books now? I am briefly going over the titles and contents of these heavenly books in general. You must listen to these teachings later! [00′46″]
Be aware! These commentaries are not very easy [to understand]. Next is the Treatise on the Middle Way《中论》, which the Chinese version is available now. The Chinese versions of the aforementioned commentaries are also available. It is composed by Bodhisattva Nagarjuna and is one of the Six Middle Way Treatises. The primary concept is to refute the establishment of the intrinsic nature of all phenomena by applying various concepts to validate that all phenomena do not have intrinsic nature; thus it clearly interpreted the Middle Way perceptions. Upon hearing this, [we all] should develop have a sense of great joy – about these Middle Way perceptions! [01′09″]
Next is the Refutation of Objections《回诤论》, also composed by Bodhisattva Nagarjuna. It is also one of the Six Middle Way Treatises, and it mainly explains that though all phenomena are free of intrinsic nature, it does not hinder the refutation or the establishment of the perceptions. And next is the Treatise on Pulverization《精研论》. Bodhisattva Nagarjuna composed this commentary as well and is also one of the Six Middle Way Treatises. It is to refute the deduction of 16 phrases of non-Buddhist logicians, claiming there is an intrinsic nature. Next is the Seventy Stanzas on Emptiness《七十空性论》, authored by Bodhisattva Nagarjuna. [It is also] one of the Six Middle Way Treatises. It explains the formation, existence, and decay in great detail – the proper perception of the lack of intrinsic nature in all phenomena. What follows is the Sixty Stanzas on Emptiness 《六十正理论》, authored by Bodhisattva Nagarjuna, and is one of the Six Middle Way Treatises. Complemented by the Hinayana scriptures, this commentary widely discussed that the attainment of the wisdom of emptiness is the root of achieving liberation – this essence is the same as Lamrim. [01′56″]
Beautiful isn’t it! Come to think of it, wouldn’t we all be inspired to sit in this Dharma assembly while Lama Master Tsong-Kha-Pa was imparting the 17 commentaries? Would you yearn for such an assembly? Has anyone fallen asleep? Do not doze off! I am here going over [these commentaries] quite joyfully! [02′14″]
Next is the Commentary on the “Middle Way” 《入中论》. Everyone must know who wrote it, right? [It’s authored by] Bodhisattva Candrakirti. Our new monastery [in Taiwan] is named Candrakirti Guang-ming Monastery. Bodhisattva Candrakirti explained the contents of the Middle Way from two perspectives: the profound and extensive views of the path to the enlightenment. The main focus of this commentary is about the various good qualities one can obtain from the entry level Bodhisattva all the way to Buddhahood. Upon hearing this, one will most likely aspire with great joy! At the sixth level of the Bodhisattva path, this commentary discerns the wisdom of emptiness mentioned in the Middle Way from extensive references and clearly expounds the Prasangika subdivision of the Middle Way perception. Who is this Bodhisattva Candrakirti? He was the one who drew a cow on the wall and then could milk the cow. [02′55″]
The next one is the Four Hundred Stanzas 《四百论》, composed by Bodhisattva Aryadeva. This commentary validates that all phenomena are lack of intrinsic nature based on countless proper perceptions. Again, it is about the wisdom of emptiness! The next commentary is the Engaging in the Bodhisattva Deeds 《入行论》, which many classmates can recite, right? Santideva composed it, and it mainly explains how to be inspired by the spirit of enlightenment and how to engage in Bodhisattva deeds. So far, there are total 17 commentaries, right? [03′18″]
Try to imagine! Master Tsong-Kha-Pa expounded 15 commentaries in one day. Actually, he imparted 17 commentaries [in this Dharma assembly] – He completed two other commentaries prior to the 15, so together with these two makes a total of 17. It is already strenuous to fully comprehend one commentary and; it is equally onerous to impart the teaching as well. It is totally beyond our imagination that Master Tsong-Kha-Pa imparted so many commentaries in one day. According to Geshela, Master Tsong-Kha-Pa didn’t even open up any commentary or read from any annotation [while he was imparting]! Moreover, while giving teaching, pay attention here[!] Master Tsong-Kha-Pa explained the profound points in these great commentaries, based on Tibetan commentators’ annotations –the earlier available commentaries were composed by Indian masters. Based on Tibetan commentators’ annotations, Master Tsong-Kha-Pa validated his lecture with references from other commentators’ analysis on what to refute and what to establish. Moreover, while he was expounding other commentaries, he usually would elaborate each commentary based on their corresponding annotations respectively. [Actually], each commentary has its own annotations. He covered all the commentaries in great details. [04′18″]
Let’s talk about the length of time. How long did it take for Master Tsong-Kha-Pa to finish teaching the commentaries? It took him three months to complete the imparting of the 17 commentaries! From dawn to dusk, the Dharma assembly lasted for three months. How splendid it was and how rare it was to encounter [such assembly]! In terms of Dharma teaching, it was unprecedented, miraculous! Besides, during these three months, Master Tsong-Kha-Pa gave teachings during the day and continued with his own Tantra practices and other committed practices, etc. in the evening every day. His daily practices and cultivation didn’t stop because he had to teach 17 or 15 commentaries. How diligent he was! This [dedication] goes way above and beyond. [05′15″]
Hence, back then everyone all praised him, saying, “Wow! Master Tsong-Kha-Pa is definitely imbued with wisdom by his exalted chosen Bodhisattva, or he is a great Bodhisattva who already achieved the Vajra Dharani! Because his accomplishment is far beyond the capability of any other human being!” Come to think of it: he had to validate the recondite points in every commentary based on extensive references so as to discern what to refute and what to establish. Thus, it is not difficult to imagine how profound and comprehensive his teachings are! We can only imagine how they audience would be feeling [while listening to his teachings]. That kind of eloquence exuded spontaneously from Master Tsong-Kha-Pa’s mental stream for three months. The people attending the Dharma assembly continuously listened to Master Tsong-Kha-Pa’s teaching from dawn to dusk, not to mention that many of the materials are heavenly books. [06′13″]
【全球广论 II 讲次: 0043】
讲次 0043
科判 道前基础
主题 宗大师的功德
音档 2A 00:00 ~ 04:02
日期 2018/08/27 ~ 08/29
手抄页/行 第1册 P35-L1 ~ P37-L1 ( 2016 南普陀版：第1册 P35-L1 ~ P36-LL1 )
手抄段落 好，我们现在继续下去……非常简单的说明啊！
接下来该第八本了——《辨中边论》，是吧！又是至尊慈氏所造的，它是慈氏五论之一，特别开示了菩提道次第中止观两种修法。 《辨中边论》是天书之一吧？又是天书。然后还有一本是《辨法法性论》，也是至尊弥勒造的，慈氏五论之一，也是特别开示了菩提道次第中止观的两种修法，这两本都是，对吧！这也是尊敬的无着菩萨听来的天书。我现在在给你们讲天书吗？天书的名字和大概。以后要听哦！ [00′46″]
注意哦！这都不是很容易的。接着是《中论》。 《中论》已经有汉译了，前面几本都有汉译。它是龙树菩萨所造的，是理聚六论之一，主要是破除诸法谛实成立，以诸多的正理成立一切诸法没有谛实，清晰地诠释了中观见。听了要生大欢喜心哦，中观见！ [01′09″]
接着是《回诤论》，也是龙树菩萨造的，理聚六论之一，主要解释虽然诸法无谛实，却不妨碍进行破立。然后《精研论》，也是龙树菩萨造的，理聚六论之一，主要破除外道承许的成立谛实有的推理十六句义。接着是《七十空性论》，龙树菩萨造的，理聚六论之一，仔细地解释成立生、住、灭无谛实合理的正理。接着是《六十正理论》，龙树菩萨造的，理聚六论之一，配合了小乘的经典，广泛地讲说证空性见是获得解脱的根本——这个跟《广论》的宗都是一样的。 [01′56″]
好美哦！现在想想，是不是很想坐在宗大师广讲十七部论的法会之中？你们会心驰神往吗？不会打瞌睡吧？不要打瞌睡哦！我可是在这儿欢喜洋溢地讲哦！ [02′14″]
接着是《入中论》，大家都知道是谁写的吧！月称菩萨——我们的寺院叫“月称光明寺”。月称菩萨从深广两种道次第解释了《中论》的内涵，主要讲从菩萨初地直到佛地的诸多功德。听起来一定是生大欢喜的！然后在六地时广泛抉择了《中论》所说的空性，清晰阐释了应成派的中观见。月称菩萨是哪一位大德啊？就是在墙壁上画一头牛，然后就可以挤出牛奶的那位月称菩萨。 [02′55″]
接下来是《四百论》，圣天菩萨造，它是透过无边的正理成立诸法无谛实。还是在讲空性嘛！然后《入行论》，很多同学会背吧！寂天菩萨造的，主要是解释菩萨怎么样修菩提心、行菩萨行的方法。到此为止是不是有十七部论了？ [03′18″]
可以想见哦！宗大师在一天之中要讲十五部——因为之前有两本讲完了，又加两本，变成十七部。哪一部论把它学明白了都是不容易的，能讲出来也是不容易的。如果在一天中同时开讲，而且格西说他是没看本的、没看解释的，这已经不知道是什么样的神话了！而且宗大师在讲说的时候，注意哦！他对于一些大论的难点，在以西藏论师写的广释——因为前面都是印度祖师的论着，他以西藏的论师的广释作为根据的基础上，又以其他释论中破非立是的说法来作抉择。并且在讲说其他诸论的时候，大都根据各自论典的释本——每一部论都有它的解释——来详细地讲说所有的论典。 [04′18″]
听听时间哦！讲了多久呢？历时三个月，十七部论全部讲完了！从黎明到黄昏，历时三个月的讲经法会，何等地辉煌和难可值遇！就创造了大概是讲说史上的神话，神话！而且在这三个月中间，宗大师白天讲法，到傍晚结束后，每天的大威德金刚自入法，还有生圆二次第的修持，还有他已经承许的誓言等，要修的从未有间断，没有因为一天讲十七部论、十五部论，把自己的功课就间断了。他是何等地精进啊！这不是惊为天人的问题了。 [05′15″]
所以那时候的一切大众也就都称赞，说：“哎呀！宗大师绝对是为殊胜本尊所摄受的，或者他是已经获得了总持陀罗尼的大菩萨！因为别人很难、几乎是不可能做成这样的事情！”想一想：他对每一部论的难点都要旁征博引地去作抉择，所以应该可以理解为讲得非常地深邃又渊博，听的人到底是什么感觉我们只能想像了。那种无碍的辩才，从宗大师的心续间自由地流淌三个月，参加法会的那些人，从黎明到黄昏哦，就这样一直听，还包括了好多本天书。 [06′13″]