DOC Echoes from an Empty Sky: The Origin of the Buddhist Doctrine of the Two Truths by John B. Buescher in History

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Evaluation of the fundamental Buddhist doctrine of 2 truthsBy Midwest Book ReviewWritten by the head of the Voice of America's Tibetan Broadcast Service to Tibet and South Asia; Echoes From An Empty Sky: The Origins Of The Buddhist Doctrine Of The Two Truths is a technical and spiritual evaluation of the fundamental Buddhist doctrine of two truths - conventional truth and ultimate truth - portrayed not as strict constructs of language; but rather as realities which language strives to accurately portray. The first truth referred to the true statements that the Buddha made; the second referred to the sorts of objects in the world. Sections discuss "Ancient Indian Speculation on Language and Reality"; "Early Buddhist Views on Language; Truth; and Interpretation"; "The Buddha's Word"; and the two truths themselves especially in context of the Vaibhasika School and the Sravaka Schools. A scholarly study of Buddhist scripture; tenets; philosophy; and contextual reference; Echoes From An Empty Sky is especially recommended for intermediate to advanced Buddhist Studies reference shelves and supplemental reading lists.