Gifted with a natural intelligence, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche became extremely learned. He was accomplished in all five fields of knowledge and remains the example of perfect scholarship. When we reflect on him as a practitioner, it seems that he spent his entire life in retreat. Ifwe contemplate his writings, it seems that he spent his entire life composing treatises.

Among the extensive literature he authored, The Gateway to Knowl- edge, has a vital importance for followers of Buddhism. Why is that? It is not because it is vast and detailed; because it isn't. However by studying this text and learning it well, you ensure that you have gained a rough comprehension of what the Buddha taught in general. In particular The Gateway to Knowledge will form the circumstance for more easily understanding all the sublime words and treatises,

This Vol.1 contains discussion of the following:

Prologue

1. The Aggregates
2. The Elements
3. The Sense-sources
4. Interdependence
5. The Correct and the Incorrect 6. The Facuities
7. Time