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Letter to a friend

Name: Letter to a friend
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The Letter to a Friend, a fundamental work of Buddhist literature, is a series of teachings written by the illustrious Nagarjuna, founder of the Middle Way, for a young monarch close to him. This composition captures the essence of the Great Vehicle in 123 verses, ranging from basic principles to profound contemplation. The distinguished mentor Kangyur Rinpoche develops his interpretation based on the six supreme virtues, placing special emphasis on knowledge, which occupies almost half of the text. This eternally relevant masterpiece constitutes a guide that, when studied and applied, inevitably leads to its essential purpose: to achieve the ultimate awakening beyond extremes.

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Nagarjuna, one of the most influential philosophers of Mahayana Buddhism, is known for his profound understanding of emptiness (shunyata) and for his teachings on the interdependent nature of all phenomena. His most famous work, Mūlamadhyamakakārikā (Fundamentals of the Middle Way) establishes the foundations of emptiness, challenging fixed conceptions of reality. Its approach emphasizes that all phenomena are void of inherent existence and depend on causes and conditions.

In his Carta a un Amigo, Nagarjuna offers practical advice on how to live a virtuous life and cultivate a wise and compassionate mind. Addressed to a close disciple, this letter is a text filled with ethical and meditative teachings, inviting practitioners to avoid vices, cultivate patience and generosity, and maintain a clear mind. It is an essential work that shows the path to liberation, based on wisdom and ethical behavior.