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B. Alan Wallace
ISBN 9781569570494
Rs. 720
TBI Publishers
A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life
Who it's for: Buddhists and readers interested in Buddhist philosophy
A classic Buddhist treatise, this work offers a timeless exploration of the Bodhisattva ideal and the path to enlightenment. It is one of the most revered and widely practiced texts in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, composed in the eighth century by the Indian Bodhisattva Shantideva.The text presents practical methods to harmonize one's life with the Bodhisattva ideal, inspiring readers to cultivate essential virtues. These include generosity, ethics, patience, zeal, meditative concentration, and wisdom. Through these practices, the work guides individuals to transform self-centered intentions into a profound good heart and confused views into deep wisdom, ultimately leading to the supreme inner peace of enlightenment.
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- Composed in the eighth century by the Indian Bodhisattva Shantideva
- One of the most revered texts in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition
- Covers generosity, ethics, patience, zeal, meditative concentration, and wisdom
- Guides transforming self-centered intentions into a good heart and confused views into wisdom
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Questions about this book
Who wrote this book?
The text was composed in the eighth century by the Indian Bodhisattva Shantideva.
What is the main topic?
It explores the Bodhisattva ideal and the path to enlightenment, offering practical methods to cultivate virtues like generosity, ethics, patience, zeal, meditative concentration, and wisdom.
Is this book suitable for beginners?
Yes, it presents practical methods and is widely practiced in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, making it accessible to those new to Buddhist philosophy.
What is the goal of the practices described?
The practices aim to transform self-centered intentions into a profound good heart and confused views into deep wisdom, leading to supreme inner peace.