"Treasure of Logic on Valid Cognition" (; sanskr. Subhashitaratnanidhi) is an aphoristic tractate that is considered to be dogmatic. It was written in the beginning of the 13th century by Tibetan spiritual leader and Buddhist scholar Sakya Pandita. One of the most popular tractates in medieval Tibet and Mongolia.B.Vladimirtsov. Buddhism in Tibet and Mongolia. Lection in September 31, 1919 in St.Petersburg
Structure of tractate Treasure of Logic on Valid Cognition consists of 457 poetic aphorisms divided into 9 chapters by thematic features: Reflections about wise people (1–30) Reflections about noble people (31–58) Reflections about ignorant people (59–101) Reflections of plural character (102–144) Reflections about misconduct (145–192) Reflections about natural behavior (193–256) Reflections about inappropriate behavior (257–303) Reflections about deeds (304–398) Reflections about Dharma (399–457)
Translations United Kingdom 1856 – English translation by Sándor Csoma de KőrösJournal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Vol. 24–25, 1855—1856 France 1858 – French translation by Philippe Édouard FoucauxFoucaux. Le tresor des Belles paroles. P., 1858 Germany 1926 – Germany translation by V.CampbellCampbell W.L. Die Spruche von Sakya. Vol. 2., Berlin, 1926 China 1958 – Chinese translation by Wan Yao
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