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The bodhicaryavatara roughly translates to a guide to the bodhisattvas way of life. Guide to the bodhisattvas way of life home facebook. In the whole of the tibetan buddhist tradition, there is no single treatise more deeply revered or widely practiced than a guide to the bodhisattva way of life. Back of book shantidevas bodhisattvacharyavatara a guide to the bodhisattvas way of life holds a unique place in mahayana buddhism akin to that of the dhammapada in hinayana buddhism and the bhagavadgita in hinduism. Guide to the bodhisattvas way of life by santideva. Shantideva s guide to the bodhisattva s way of life.
Guide to the bodhisaattvas way of life how to enjoy a life of great meaning and altruismvenerable geshe kelsang gyatso rinpoche more books guide to the. A force of merit equal to the sky will perpetually ensue. How to transform your life into the spiritual path. Composed in the eighth century by the indian bodhisattva santideva, it became an instant classic in the curricula of the buddhist monastic universities of india, and its renown has grown ever since. With this text alone one can find peace and learn how to maintain a level of equanimity during times of suffering and happiness alike. By far the bestselling translation is from the padmakara translation group entitled the way of the bodhisattva. The bodhicaryavatara is an ancient text written in sanskrit around 700 ce by santideva, buddhist monk and scholar who lived at the nalanda monastic university in india. In this book the dalai lama presents an extended commentary on the the way of the bodhisattva, a wellknown text of mahayana buddhism written by shantideva, an 8th century indian master. This is a rare and wonderful presentation from a live teaching that brings the teachings into real life, presentday situations. Presented in the form of a personal meditation in verse, it outlines the path.
A guide to the bodhisattvas way of life by shantideva, 9788185102597, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A commentary bibliotheca indobuddhica series 9788170307334 by thrangu rinpoche and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Watch dalai lamas a guide to the bodhisattvas way of life english translation on. A retreat with pema chodron on practicing the way of the bodhisattva. The way of the bodhisattva shantideva translated from the tibetan by the padmakara translation group, with a. The bodhisattvas way of life begins by explaining how and why to make offerings to the three jewels and how take the bodhisattva vow which is still being done this way 1,400 years later, the book also covers how to develop compassion toward those we like and also those who want to harm us. Composed in the eighth century by the indian bodhisattva santideva, it became an instant classic in the curricula of the buddhist monastic universities of india, and its renown has. I have read three different translations of this work. A tantric couple in modern tibet, about the life and love letters of a. Pema chodrons teachings on this text are also available in the form of giving our best. When the first edition of the way of the bodhisattva was published in 1997, it was stated that the commentary of the nyingma master khenpo kunzang pelden 18721943 had been consulted for the elucidation of difficult passages. The bodhisattvas way of life public group facebook. Pdf the way of the bodhisattva download full pdf book. The path of light the bodhicharyavatara of santideva.
It follows that this little book has seen more than its share of translations from the literal to the scholarly interpretive to the more or less accessible to the layman. Shantideva is particularly renowned as the author of the bodhisattvacaryavatara. The premise of the bodhisattva path or life is to attain enlightenment in order to serve and ultimately save others. Included is a complete reading of the way of the bodhisattva by wulstan fletcher, one of the members of the padmakra translation group. This text has been studied, practiced, and expounded upon in an unbroken tradition for centuries, first in india, and later in. Shantidevas a guide to the bodhisattvas way of life. Rinpoche gave these teachings as a series on tuesday nights in ann arbor, michigan, from may to october 1996.
Aug 29, 2014 the path of light the bodhicharyavatara of santideva shantideva 8th cent. A guide to the bodhisattva way of life gnostic store. Jan 01, 2003 the poem itself offers wisdom in the art of balancing altruism with personal happiness and selfsatisfaction. A guide to the bodhisattva way of life santideva, vesna. The way of the bodhisattva pdf epub download cause of. It is said to be one of the dalai lamas favorite texts. Composed in the eighth century by the indian bodhisattva santideva, it became an instant classic in the curricula of the buddhist monastic universities of india, and its renown has grown. A guide to the bodhisattva way of life by santideva. Read download the way of the bodhisattva pdf pdf download.
It reveals with poetic beauty and deep spiritual insight how to enter, make progress on, and complete the buddhist path to enlightenment. Download shantideva s guide to the bodhisattva s way of life or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. The way of the bodhisattva download ebook pdf, epub. In this session, teacher, author, and editor judy lief joins wulstan in a discussion looking at the text and its application in the modern age where issues of gender, ethics, and other topics are the focus. If you are embarking on the path to enlightenment, or just curious, this book could be just the change agent you have been looking for. The way of the bodhisattva audiobook by shantideva, the. Guide to the bodhisattvas way of life intermediate buddhist. Composed in the eighth century by the indian bodhisattva santideva, it became an instant classic in the curricula of the buddhist monastic.
A guide to the bodhisattva way of life shantideva, author, santideva, author, vesna a. The bodhisattva way of life is without any doubt in my mind the most meaningful and useful teaching i have read. This was translated with reference primarily to the tibetan and following the commentary of khenpo kunpel, the nineteenthcentury nyingma master renowned for his spiritual realization and. A guide to the bodhisattva way of life isbn 1559390611. A variety of english translations exist, sometimes glossed as a guide to the bodhisattvas way of life or entering the path of enlightenment. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. This inspiring poem evokes positive states of mind and shows how to enjoy a life of great meaning and altruism. Read download a guide to the bodhisattva way of life pdf. This text has been studied, practiced, and expounded upon in an unbroken tradition for. This epic poem by the well loved buddhist saint santideva was of such assistance to my understanding of relevant aspects of other mahayana commentaries to buddhas teaching that it takes pride of place in my heart, mind and on my shrine. The buddhist masterpiece called guide to the bodhisattvas way of life was composed by bodhisattva shantideva, a great buddhist master who lived in the eighth century ad. Guide to the bodhisattvas way of life is a famous and universally loved poem for daily living that has inspired many generations of buddhists and nonbuddhists. The 14th dalai lama, a living embodiment of the bodhisattva ideal, presents here detailed practical guidance based on sections of the way of the bodhisattva by shantideva, the bestknown text of mahayana buddhism.
A bodhisattva is someone who decides to work towards achieving enlightenment and to not give up this task until all other sentient beings are liberated. The ocean of good explanation by togme zangpo, shantidevas a guide to the. The dalai lama explains this classic and beloved work, showing how anyone can develop a truly good heart and the aspiration for the enlightenment of all beings. Of course, im a buddhist and ive studied buddhist philosophy and psychology extensively, but i believe it is quite possible to look at their concepts and instructions from a purely academic point of view. The wallaces a professor and a student in religious studies, stanford univ. The bodhisattva comes into being with the development of the awakening mind, the purely altruistic wish to achieve the state of a buddha, and with this motivation he then proceeds to engage in a way of life that is conducive to the realization of his goal. A guide to the bodhisattvas way of life of shantideva. Shantideva bodhisattva is known as a direct disciple of manjusri bodhisattva. Guide to the bodhisattvas way of life intermediate.
A guide to the bodhisattvas way of life exotic india. In combining those rare qualities of scholastic precision, spiritual depth and poetical beauty, its appeal extents to a wide audience of buddhists and nonbuddhists alike. Composed in the eighth century by the indian bodhisattva, shantideva, a guide to the bodhisattva way of life is an outstanding presentation of the six perfections, by which one may harmonize ones own life with the bodhisattva ideal. A guide to the bodhisattva way of life a book by david tuffley. There are at least five translations of the text available in english. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This holy scripture is a very practical guide that teaches us how to enter, make progress on, and complete the. 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. 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. Mar 04, 2011 if you are embarking on the path to enlightenment, or just curious, this book could be just the change agent you have been looking for. Guide to the bodhisattvas way of life kadampa buddhism. At the time, a translation into english of that long and important work was no more than a pious dream. A readers guide to the way of the bodhisattva shambhala.
A guide to the bodhisattvas way of life the 14th dalai lama. This book contains a lightly edited transcript of kyabje gelek rinpoches oral explanations of chapter one of shantidevas bodhisattvacharyavatara, a guide to the bodhisattvas way of life. This text has been studied, practiced, and expounded upon in an unbroken tradition for centuries. This holy scripture is a very practical guide that teaches us how to enter, make progress on, and complete the buddhist path to enlightenment. A guide to the boddhisattva way of life is a classic of tibetan buddhism, composed in the eighth century by a buddhist monk. It is a book that will reward your study over and over again, and is meant to be read and studied more than once. Shatidevas guide to the bodhisattva way of life is a very practical guide for those seeking to actualize the six perfections of buddhism. Santidevas bodhicaryavatara a guide to the bodhisattva way of life is one of the most revered buddhist scriptures.
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