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Available
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Publication
Shambhala (2007), Edition: First Edition, 464 pages
Description
A Detailed Commentary on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva "The Bodhicharyavatara, or Way of the Bodhisattva, composed by the eighth-century Indian master Shantideva, has occupied an important place in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition throughout its history. It is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment through generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. Kunzang Pelden studied with several great masters who guided him in his contemplations of this classic text."
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I participated in a Dharma center reading group that discussed this book, meeting twice a month. We took maybe a year and a half to go through the book slowly. The reading seeded some great discussion that enriched everyone. It's a book you can go back and read again and again. It is surely a
The commentary is written from notes on teachings by Paltrul Rinpoche, the great 19th Century teacher in eastern Tibet.
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desert island book, i.e. if you could only have one book for the rest of your life, this would be a top contender.The commentary is written from notes on teachings by Paltrul Rinpoche, the great 19th Century teacher in eastern Tibet.
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ISBN
159030439X / 9781590304396
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Call number
PEL-201
Pages
464