APPENDIX 1: A CONCISE VERSE SUMMARY OF THE TREASURY OF f(NOWLEDGE, BY JAMGON KONGTRUL LODRO TAYE As a concise summary, let me elucidate the very essence of this work Positive at the outset is the introductory section, which discusses the title and includes the invocation and my statement of intention to compose this Positive in the middle are the ten books, each with four chapters The first book discusses the animate and inanimate universe as a field in which beings are guided spiritually, and the causes thereof: the general cosmology of the Mahayana tradition; an analysis of the common treatmentm2 of our world-system, Endurance; a classification of space ;md time according to the Kalacakra system, as well as the dimensions of the universe; the process of causation according to the Abhidharma; and the Dzogchen tradition, which frees one of confusion.m3 The second book discusses the way in which the Teacher appeared in this world as a guide: the way in which the Teacherm4 followed the path to enlightenment; the descriptions ofbuddhahood according to the Hinayana and Mahayana approaches; the twelve deeds the Victorious One performed in this world; 472 - THE TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE and the analysis of the kayas and pure realms that is specific to the pinnacle approach The third book discusses the classifications of the sacred dharma that was taught: identifying the sublime and sacred teachings of the dharma; analyzing the specific cycles of the scriptural transmission of the teachings; describing how the Buddha's Word was compiled in three successive stages; and detailing the way in which the classes of tantra and sadhana of the Early Translation School were transmitted The fourth book discusses the origins and historical development of the dharma in India and Tibet: the way in which Buddhism spread in India; the earlier and later traditions of teachings in Tibet; the way in which the eight lineages of spiritual accomplishment and other schools came about; the secular fields of knowledge; and the way in which Buddhism spread in other regions.m5 The fifth book discusses the higher training in ethical discipline: the means of relying on a spiritual teacher and how the teachings are explained and heard; the vows of individual liberation according to the Hinayana and Mahayana; the two spiritual vehicles of bodhisattva training; the tantric vows of the early and later schools; and the general theme of the three levels of ordination.m6 The sixth book discusses the topics for hearing teachings on all that is to be known: the major and minor fields of knowledge in the secular context; a general classification of fields of knowledge in general, including the five bases;m7 VERSE SUMMARY OF THE TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE - 473 the philosophical systems of the greater and lesser dialectical approaches; 1118 and the older and newer schools of the Vajrayana.m9 The seventh book discusses how sublime intelligence develops through hearing the teachings: the four keys of understanding for evaluating the teachings; the topics to be evaluated (the two levels of provisional and definitive truth and the phenomena of interdependent origination); the view of the lack of identity in things, which is crucial to all approaches in general; and the four contemplations that turn the mind, providing the foundation for meditative discipline 1120 The eighth book discusses how higher states of absorption develop through meditation: calm abiding and deeper insight, the two common foundations of meditative absorption; the stages of meditation in the greater and lesser cause-based approaches; 1121 the tradition that emphasizes the Anuttara tantras of the secret mantra approach; 1122 and the traditions of the eight lineages of spiritual accomplishment, with emphasis on their esoteric instructions 1123 The ninth book discusses how, through spiritual practice, one traverses the paths and levels: the paths and levels of the dialectical approach; general and specific classifications of the tantric paths and levels; the ways in which conduct is an enhancement of practice, as an auxiliary to the path; and the particular presentation of the inner tantras of the Early Translation School The tenth book discusses the consummate fruition of complete freedom: the way of awakening to buddhahood according to the ordinary Paramitayana; 474 - THE TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE the more common activities and attainments in the Vajrayana; the extraordinary and sublime attainment of mahamudra, the state of primordial unity; and the fruition aspect of tantra-the level of freedom according to the Early Translation School 1124 Positive in the final analysis is the conclusion, which discusses the nature of the work, its purpose, how it carne to be written, prayers of aspiration, and auspicious prayers May the sublime and quintessential nectar of excellent explanation, received through the guru's grace, nourish the teachings and those who uphold the teachings, so that, for a vast range of eons in this universe, all these may live long and their enlightened activities pervade everywhere throughout the three planes of existence! 112s Immediately upon my receiving permission from the sovereign lord, my guru the omniscientJamyang Khyentsei Wangpo, who is the very embodiment of supreme and nonreferential compassion, this was composed at Kunzang Dechen Osel Ling, the retreat center ofPalpung Monastery, by me, the deluded, ignorant, and worthless one, 1126 Karma Ngawang Yonten Gyatso Trinle Kunkhyab Pal Zangpo May virtue and excellence flourish! APPENDIX 2: OUTLINE OF BOOKS NINE AND TEN BooK NINE [Part I The Paths and Levds in the Cause-Based Dialectical Approach] I The Paths of the Dialectical Approach A Essential Quality of a Spiritual Path B Analytical Enumeration of the Paths C Derivation of the Term D Distinction between Actuality and Imputation E Extensive Explanation of the Paths The Path of Accumulation a Characteristics b Basis c Analysis d Nature e Distinctive Processes £Qualities g Function h Derivation of the Term The Path of Linkage a Characteristics b Basis c Analysis i Meditative Warmth ii Peak Experience iii Patient Acceptance ...472 - THE TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE and the analysis of the kayas and pure realms that is specific to the pinnacle approach The third book discusses the classifications of the sacred dharma... stages; and detailing the way in which the classes of tantra and sadhana of the Early Translation School were transmitted The fourth book discusses the origins and historical development of the dharma... of the early and later schools; and the general theme of the three levels of ordination.m6 The sixth book discusses the topics for hearing teachings on all that is to be known: the major and