Two accumulations
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Two accumulations (Skt. saṃbhāradvaya; T. tshogs gnyis ཚོགས་གཉིས་) refers to two types of qualities that are accumulated on the path of the bodhisattva. These are
- accumulation of merit (puṇya-saṃbhāra)
- accumulation of wisdom (jñāna-saṃbhāra)
Alternative Translations
- Two collections
- Twofold spiritual development (LCN)
- Two types of equipment (Buswell and Lopez)
Further Reading
Patrul Rinpoche (1998), Words of My Perfect Teacher, translated by Padmakara Translation Group, Altamira Press, Chapter Four, 'I. The Need for the Two Accumulations', pages 283-285.
- Khenpo Ngawang Palzang, A Guide to the Words of My Perfect Teacher (Boston & London: Shambhala, 2004), Chapter Four, 'I. The Need for the Two Accumulations', pages 233-236.
- Venerable Dezhung Rinpoche, The Excellent Path of the Two Accumulations, Gorum Publications, Sakya Losal Choe Dzong, Canberra, June 2000.