A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life
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Spiritual guidance in poetic form
This book could be a good read for individuals seeking spiritual guidance, regardless of their religious background. Shantideva's Bodhisattvacharyavatara offers deep insights into the Bodhisattva path and the wisdom that comes with it. With its scholastic precision, spiritual depth, and poetic beauty, readers will find this book to be a timeless classic that offers valuable teachings on how to live a life of compassion and wisdom.
A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life
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ISBN: 9788185102597
Publisher: Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
Date of Publication: 1999-08-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.25
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Shantideva's Bodhisattvacharyavatara (A Guide to Bodhisattva's Way of Life) holds a unique place in Mahayana Buddhism akin to that of the Dhammapada in Hinayana Buddhism and the Bhagavadgita in Hinduism. In combining those rare qualities of scholastic precision, spiritual depth and poetical beauty, its appeal extends to a wide audience of Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Composed in India during the 8th century of the Christian era, it has since been an inspiration to millions of people throughout the world. This present translation by Stephen Batchelor is based upon a 12th century Tibetan commentary as orally explained by Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey. The ninth chapter on wisdom has been expanded for this edition with relevant commentarial passages.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
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