Nagarjuna's Mulamadhyamakarika (Basic Verses on the Middle Way): A fundamental text of the Madhyamika school that explores the concept of emptiness (sunyata).
Aryadeva's Chatuhshataka (Four Hundred Verses): A commentary on Nagarjuna's philosophy, clarifying key aspects of Madhyamika.
Vasubandhu's writings, including Abhidharmakosha (Treasury of Abhidharma): Although Vasubandhu worked in various centers, his influence on the development of Buddhist philosophy at Nalanda was considerable. The Abhidharmakosha has become an important text for the study of Buddhist psychology and metaphysics.
Dignaga's writings on logic and epistemology: Dignaga laid the foundations of Buddhist logic, influencing the subsequent development of philosophical thought.
Shantideva's writings, including Bodhicharyavatara (The Bodhisattva's Way of Life): A poetic text describing bodhisattva ideals and practices that was very popular at Nalanda.
Nalanda is not just a page in history, it is a living heritage, a symbol of the pursuit of knowledge and spiritual depth. It has preserved for us invaluable Buddhist teachings, influenced the development of world culture and remains a beacon of education, reminding us of the importance of preserving cultural heritage and international cooperation in the field of education. The rebirth of Nalanda is not just about rebuilding the ancient walls, it is about returning to the origins of wisdom to light the way for future generations.
Psychology of Buddhism
Introduction to the topic
You are standing in front of a mirror, and in this reflection is hidden the secret of your true essence. "Revival is not granted by anyone, no one keeps it for you; only through a deep realization of one's inner essence, the essence of awakening thus revealed is called awakening," says the ancient Sutra of the Perfect Gathering of the Dharma, like a Tibetan sage whispering in your ear the truth hidden in the depths of your heart.
This capacity for awakening, dormant in each of us like a lotus seed in muddy water, is the Buddha-nature, the tathagatagarbha. In order to free ourselves from the shackles of fear and suffering, which we impose on ourselves like heavy chains, we need to discover this inner nature. The great teachers, like skilful guides, offer us different paths to this inner city of unity: mahamudra, dzogchen, the union of clarity and emptiness.
To see the beauty of the sunrise over the Himalayas, you need not only mountains, but also open, sensitive eyes. The same is true in practice: you need to develop a subtle perception of both your inner world and external reality. It's like tuning a musical instrument, where each string must sound in unison to create a harmonious melody. "TADYATA (OM) GATE GATE PARAGATE PARASAMGATE BODHI SVAHA" – Like an echo in mountain caves, this mantra from the "Heart Sutra" reminds us of the path to enlightenment.
Many of us, like travelers lost in the fog, focus on only one part of the path, which is the development of our inner self. But, as a wise Tibetan monk says, "one wing will not lift a bird into the sky." We also need to learn to see the world around us in its true essence, in its emptiness, as Nagarjuna says.