The Way of the Bodhisattva
Revised Edition
$52.71
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2009
Summary
Treasured by Buddhists of all traditions, The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara) is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment and to generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. This text has been studied, practiced, and expounded upon in an unbroken tradition for centuries. Presented in the form of a personal meditation in verse, it outlines the path of the Bodhisattvas-those who renounce the peace of individual enlightenment and vow to work for the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781590306147 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1590306147 |
| Author: | Shantideva, Padmakara Translation Group, Wulstan Fletcher |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2009 |
| Weight: | 414g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 116mm x 179mm |
| Series: | Shambhala Library |
Critics Review
“If I have any understanding of compassion and the practice of the bodhisattva path, it is entirely on the basis of this text that I possess it.” -H. H. the Dalai Lama
“If I have any understanding of compassion and the practice of the bodhisattva path, it is entirely on the basis of this text that I possess it.” —H. H. the Dalai Lama
Shantideva
Shantideva was an eighth-century scholar from the monastic university Nalanda, a renowned center of learning in ancient India. Legend holds that Shantideva was deeply inspired by the celestial bodhisattva Manjushri, from whom he secretly received teachings and profound insights. To his fellow monks, however, Shantideva appeared unremarkable, seemingly dedicating his time solely to eating and sleeping.
In an effort to humiliate him, the monks pressured Shantideva into publicly lecturing on the scriptures. To the astonishment of everyone present, Shantideva recited the original and moving verses of the Bodhicharyavatara. As he reached verse thirty-four of the ninth chapter, he began to levitate, eventually disappearing from sight. Following this event, Shantideva emerged as a celebrated teacher.
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