In Tibetan religious literature, Jamgön Kongtrül's Treasury of
Knowledge in ten books stands out as a unique, encyclopedic masterpiece
embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings as it was preserved in
Tibet. This volume, Frameworks of Buddhist Philosophy, is his
masterful survey of the broad themes and subtle philosophical points
found in more than fifteen hundred years of Buddhist philosophical
writings. In a clear and systematic manner, he sets out the traditional
framework of Buddhism's three vehicles and four philosophical systems,
and provides an overview of the key points of each system. His syncretic
approach, which emphasizes the strengths of each of the systems and
incorporates them into a comprehensive picture of philosophical
endeavor, is well-suited for scholar-practitioners who seek awakening
through the combination of analytical inquiry and meditation.