A systematic analysis of important concepts characteristic of the Yogacara school of Buddhism as expressed in an influential text from the late 4th century A.D. Outlines the three-fold nature of being as conceptualized in Buddhist metaphysics, explores the Buddhist approach to knowledge in its religious sense, and argues that Buddhists used dialectical reasoning to transcend the dualities of common perceiving and thinking. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)