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The Way of the Bodhisattva

By: Shantideva, Padmakara Translation Group - translator
Narrated by: Wulstan Fletcher
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 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, first in India, and later in Tibet. 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 liberation of all beings and to attain buddhahood for their sake.

This version, translated from the Tibetan, is a revision by the translators of the 1997 edition. 

Cover art: Guanyin of the Southern Sea, Chinese, Liao (907-1125) or Jin Dynasty (1115-1234),  wood with polychrome, 95 by 65 inches, courtesy of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO. Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust, 34-10. Photo: Nelson-Atkins Media Services/Jamison Miller. Buddhism Eastern Philosophy Meditation Compassion Tradition Tibetan Buddhism Eastern Philosophy
All stars
Most relevant
a piece to study everyday till infinity.
from the bottom of my heart I recommend.

truly precious

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This book is just magnificent, wisdom and joy pouring out of every word, so recommended

Wonderful beyond words

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Most excellent words, delivered perfectly. Highly recommended for those who wish to walk on the path.

Every word a delight

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A somewhat abridged version of a wonderful translation of an essential text. However, this audiobook lacks both the foreword and commentary advertised on the front image as well as in the book details tab on the app. I bought this version specifically for the highly regarded commentary so I found its absence extremely disappointing.

No foreword or commentary

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