Introduction Among the most brilliant philosophers in India’s intellectual history, Dharmakīrti (circa 600–660 CE) stands unmatched in his mastery of logic, epistemology, and philosophical reasoning. Known as the greatest successor of Dignāga, Dharmakīrti transformed Buddhist…
Introduction In the grand lineage of Indian philosophers, Dignāga (circa 480–540 CE) stands as a luminous intellect who bridged logic, epistemology, and spirituality. Revered as the Father of Buddhist Logic (Hetuvidyā), Dignāga transformed the study…
Introduction If Nāgārjuna was the architect of Mahāyāna philosophy, Āryadeva was its master builder. Revered as Nāgārjuna’s chief disciple, Āryadeva played a pivotal role in systematizing and defending the profound insights of the Madhyamaka (Middle…
Introduction Few names in the history of world philosophy command the reverence accorded to Vasubandhu (circa 4th–5th century CE). Known as the “Second Teacher of the Dharma” after the Buddha himself, Vasubandhu stands at the…