Nagarjuna's Letter is a
translation of a Tibetan commentary to Nagarjuna's classic poem "Letter to a
Friend" by the 14th century scholar Rendawa Shönu Lodrö. Arya Nagarjuna's poem in
123 verses, which is addressed to his patron, King Udayabhadra, contains a comprehensive
review of fundamental Buddhist teachings common to all traditions. The subjects include
general advice concerning virtuous practices, the methods of developing aversion for
samsara, and how to practice the actual path to liberation. Venerable Rendawa was an
important scholar in the Sakya lineage who became one of Je Tsongkapa's personal teachers.
He presents the instruction contained in Nagarjuna's verses in a clear and straightforward
style, supporting his explanations with numerous citations from classical Buddhist
sources.
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