Description:This is a fully annotated, critical English translation of Maitreyanatha's Universal Vehicle Discourse Literature (Mahayanasutralamkara), as transmitted to the fourth-century Indian Buddhist scholar-adept ?rya Asanga, along with its commentary (bhasya) by Asanga's brother Vasubandhu. Includes an introduction covering essential historical and philosophical topics, a bibliography, and detailed index. (Summer 2005)