Patrick Carré
Mūlamadhyamaka-kārikā by Nāgārjuna:
The Root Stanzas of the Middle Way
22–25 March 2025
Padmakara talks: Following Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche’s advice, Padmakara senior translators will be hosting study sessions on different classical texts. This is a joint venture of Padmakara (Portuguese language branch) and Maitrikara.
This new series of sessions will be given by Patrick Carré, who will present The Root Stanzas of the Middle Way (Mūlamadhyamakakārikā) by Nāgārjuna.
These stanzas undoubtedly expound the basis of all philosophical reflection inspired by the idea of ‘emptiness’, which designates the true essence of reality, the direct perception of which, called transcendent knowledge (Prajñāpāramitā), frees us from the ignorance at the root of all negative emotions. Patrick will present these stanzas based on his translation of this essential text, from the Tibetan version and in accordance with Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche's commentary.
Nāgārjuna (c. 150 - c. 250 ce): important master of the Great Vehicle, to whom we owe the propagation of the texts of Transcendent Knowledge (Prajñāpāramitā). Having systematised the thought of emptiness in the philosophy of the Middle Way, Nāgārjuna is at the origin of the Profound View tradition.
Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche (1846-1912): one of the greatest scholars of the Nyingma tradition, famous for his immense knowledge and versatility. A close disciple of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, he is associated with the Rimé, or non-sectarian movement. Through his learning and achievement, he made a major contribution to the revitalisation of study and practice in nineteenth-century Tibet.
Patrick Carré: holds a master's degree and a doctorate in Chinese from the University of Paris VII. He did the traditional three year retreat with Pema Wangyal Rinpoche from 1981 to 1983. A poet and author, he was director of the ‘Trésors du bouddhisme’ collection at Éditions Fayard. He has held a grant from the Tsadra Foundation since 2002 and is a member of the Padmakara Translation Group.
O texto:
Les Stances Fontamentales de la Voie Médiane
(Mūlamadhyamakakārikā, dbu ma rtsa ba shes rab),
by Nāgārjuna, has been translated from Tibetan, according
to Jamgön Mipham's commentary, by Patrick Carré, from the Padmakara Translation Group (published by Éditions Padmakara).
Also available in English, translated by Padmakara:
Também disponível em inglês, tradução da Padmakara:
The Root Stanzas of the Middle Way,
Padmakara, Shambhala Publication
This online course will again consist of 4 study sessions:
Saturday to Tuesday, March 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2025
Every session will last 2 hours, starting at:
18:30 WET (London, Lisbon)
19:30 CET (Paris, Madrid, Berlin)
13:30 EST (New York)
15:30 GMT-3 (Brasília)
The online sessions will be held in French with simultaneous translation to Portuguese, Spanish, and English. And take place via Zoom. Every session will be recorded and participants given the opportunity to watch any missed session.