A Syllabus of the Texts Studied During a Five Year Course At Pal Thrangu Tashi Chling First Year 1a.

The root text of the Bodhicaryavatara (Chjuk) by Shantideva 1b. Its commentary, An Explanation of the Mahayana Dharma, the Essence of a Limitless Ocean that is Profound and Vast (Namshad theg chen ch kyi gya tso zab tha' ya nying po) by Je Pao Tsuglak Threngwa 2. The root and commentary on the The Three Vows (Dom sum) by Jamgn Lodr Thaye 3. The Magical Key to the Path of Reasoning (Rig lam thrul gi de mig) by Lozang Tsltrim Jampa Gyatso 4. The Precious Garland of the Supreme Path (Lam Chok rinchen threngwa) by Dakpo Rinpoche 5. The root and commentary for The Powerful Wishfulfilling Tree of Excellent Explanation (Legshed Jnwang) by Yangchen Drub pa'i Dorje 6a. On orthography, the root text, The Lamp of Speech (Ngakdron) by Palkong Lotsawa 6b. Its commentary by Tendzin Gyaltsen Second Year 1a. The root of the Madhyamakavatara (Uma la juk pa) by Pandita Chandrakirti 1b. Its commentary, The Chariot of Practice of Gampopa's Lineage (Daggy drub pa' shing ta) by Lord Miky Dorje

2a. The root of the Madhyamakalamkara (Umagyen) by the great scholar Shantarakshita 2b. Its commentary, Oral Instructions that Please the Lama Manjushri (Jamyang lama gye pa'i zhel lung) by Mipham Rinpoche 3a. The root of first chapter from the Pramanavarttika (Tsema Namdrel) which establishes the Buddha as the source of valid cognition, by Pandita Dharmakirti 3b. Its commentary, The Ocean of Reasoning (Rigzhung Gyatso) by the VIIth Karmapa, Chdrak Gyatso 4. A commentary on grammar, The Oral Instructions of Situ Rinpoche (Situ Zhellung ), by Nglchu Dharmabhadra 5. The root and commentary on The Clear Mirror (Selwa'i Melong) that treats difficult points, by Yangchen Drubpa'i Dorje. The Third Year 1a. The root of the Abhisamayalamkara (Ngontok Gyen), by The Regent and Protector, Maitreya 1b. Its commentary, The Lord at Ease (Jetsun Ngalso) by the VIIIth Karmapa, Miky Dorje 2. The Jewel Ornament of Liberation (Dakpo Thargyen) by Je Gampopa 3a. The root of second chapter from the Pramanavarttika (Tsema Namdrel) on direct valid cognition, by Pandita Dharmakirti 3b. Its commentary, The Ocean of Reasoning (Rigzhung Gyatso) by the VII Karmapa, Chdrak Gyatso 4. Expressing the Names (Minggi Ngonj) by Yangchen Druppa'i Dorje 2

5. On poetry, from The Ornament for Thought by Dinda (Dinda'i Gong Gyen), in the section on ornaments for meaning, the parts on natural expression and using similes, by Mipham Gelek Namgyal. 6. Cases with the Letter "Sa" at the End (Sa Tha'i Namye) by Mipham Rinpoche The Fourth Year 1a. The root of the Abhidharmakosha (Ngonpar Dzd) by Pandita Vasubhandu 1b. Its commentary, Extracting the Essence of the Joy of Accomplishment (Drubde'i Kyijo) by the VIIIth Karmapa, Miky Dorje 2a. The root of third chapter from the Pramanavarttika (Tsema Namdrel) on inferential cognition for oneself, by Pandita Dharmakirti 2b. Its commentary, The Ocean of Reasoning (Rigzhung Gyatso) by the VIIth Karmapa, Chdrak Gyatso 3a. The root of Distinguishing Consciousness and Wisdom (Namshe Yeshe Jepa) by the IIIrd Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje 3b. Its commentary, The Ornament of Naturally Arising Thought (Rangjung Gonggyen) by Jamgn Lodr Thaye 4a. The root of Revealing the Heart (Nyingpo Tenpa) by the IIIrd Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje 4b. Its commentary, Clear Thought Naturally Arising (Rangjung Gonggyen) by Jamgn Lodr Thaye 5. On poetry, from The Ornament for Thought by Dinda (Dinda'i Gong Gyen), in the section on ornaments for meaning, from the part of metaphors to the part of extensive ornamentation, by Mipham Gelek Namgyal 3

6a. The root of The Thirty Verses (Sumchupa), by Pandita Thnmi Sambhota 6b. Its commentary, the great one by Situpa, The Beautiful Pearl Necklace that Ornaments the Throat of the Expert One (Khepa'i Gulgyen Mutik Threngwa Dze ) by Situ Chkyi Jungne. The Fifth Year 1a. The root of The Root of the Vinaya (Dlwa Do Tsawa) by the Pandita Yonten 1b. Its commentary, The Commentary on the Vinaya, The Mandala of the Sun (Dltika Nyima'i Kyil Khor) by the VIII Karmapa, Miky Dorje 2a. The root of The Supreme Continuum (Gy Lama) by the Lord Maitreya 2b. Its commentary, The Irreversible Roar of the Lion (Chirmi Dogpa'i Senge Naro) by Jamgn Lodr Thaye 3a. The Mahamudra Prayer (Chagchen Monlam) by the IIIrd Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje 3b. Its commentary, The Ornament for the Thought of Dagpo's Lineage (Dakgy Gonggyen) by Karma Ngedon Tengye 4a. The root of fourth chapter from the Pramanavarttika (Tsema Namdrel) on inferential cognition for others, by Pandita Dharmakirti 4b. Its commentary, The Ocean of Reasoning (Rigzhung Gyatso) by the VII Karmapa, Chdrak Gyatso 5. On poetry, from The Ornament for Thought by Dinda (Dinda'i Gong Gyen), in the section on ornaments for meaning, from the part on ornaments of reversal to the

part on thought with an intention, by Mipham Gelek Namgyal 6a. The root of Entering into the Signs (Tagjuk) by Pandita Thnmi Sambhota 6b. Its commentary, the great one by Situpa, The Beautiful Pearl Necklace that Ornaments the Throat of the Expert One (Khepa'i Gulgyen Mutik Threngwa Dze ) by Situ Chkyi Jungne.