A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life (1985)
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A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life
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- Perfecting Patience
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- Shantideva and Friends
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- Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way Of Life: An Oral Explanation of Chapter 5
- Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way Of Life: An Oral Explanation of Chapter 6
- Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way Of Life: An Oral Explanation of Chapter 7
- Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way Of Life: An Oral Explanation of Chapter 8
- Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life: An Oral Explanation of Chapter 1
- Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life: An Oral Explanation of Chapter 2
- Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life: An Oral Explanation of Chapter 3
- Studies in the Philosophy of the Bodhicaryāvatāra (2000)
- Sur l'océan du Mahayana
- Sāntideva, The Bodhicaryāvatāra, Chapter 8 (verses 89-140)
- The Beautiful Way of Life
- The Bodhisattva Guide
- The Center of the Sunlit Sky
- The Entrance for the Children of the Conquerors
- The Nectar of Manjushri's Speech
- The Profound Reality of Interdependence
- The Profound Reality of Interdependence-Review by Bouthillette
- The Reflexive Nature of Awareness (1998)
- The Way of Awakening
- The Way of the Bodhisattva (1997)
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Description
Shantideva's Bodhisattvacaryavatara (A Guide to the 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 eighth century of the Christian era, it has since been an inspiration to millions of people throughout the world.
This present translation is based upon a 12th century Tibetan commentary as orally explained by the Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey. The ninth chapter on wisdom has been expanded for this edition with relevant commentarial passages. (Source: back cover)
Citation
Batchelor, Stephen, trans. A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life. By Śāntideva. Dharamsala, India: Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, 1985.
Table of contents
- Translator's Introductionvii
- 1. The Benefits of the Awakening Mind3
- 2. Disclosure of Evil10
- 3. Full Acceptance of the Awakening Mind22
- 4. Conscientiousness28
- 5. Guarding Alertness37
- 6. Patience56
- 7. Enthusiasm79
- 8. Meditation93
- 9. Wisdom125
- 10. Dedication165
- Notes177
- Index to Chapter Nine189
- Glossary of Terms191
- Bibliography197
Interconnections
1 Full translation of
An "Introduction to Bodhisattva Practice," the Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra is a poem about the path of a bodhisattva, in ten chapters, written by the Indian Buddhist Śāntideva (fl. c. 685–763). One of the masterpieces of world literature, it is a core text of Mahāyāna Buddhism and continues to be taught, studied, and commented upon in many languages and by many traditions around the world. The main subject of the text is bodhicitta, the altruistic aspiration for enlightenment, and the path and practices of the bodhisattva, the six perfections (pāramitās). The text forms the basis of many contemporary discussions of Buddhist ethics and philosophy.
1 Partial translation of
This is mainly a word commentary (tshig 'grel) with an elaborate topical outline (sa bcad). Occasionally, the author also mentions how early Indian commentators interpreted certain points or words differently.
