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The article presents Go rams pa’s interpretation and classification of cognizable object as explained by Sa skya Paṇḍita in his famous Tshad ma rigs gter. The text consists of introduction to the translation of the original, translation of Go ram pa’s commentary to the first chapter of Tshad ma rigs gter, edition of the original, and outline of the Tibetan text.
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I wish to thank ācārya Bhuchung Dorla Nupa (Choying Tendar) for his invaluable help with translation and Professor Kenn Maly for all his remarks.
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Przybyslawski, A. Cognizable Object in Tshad ma rigs gter According to Go rams pa. J Indian Philos 44, 957–991 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10781-015-9290-7
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