The Concept of Bodhicitta in Śāntideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra

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Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 0791492532
Total Pages : 207 pages
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Download or read book The Concept of Bodhicitta in Śāntideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra written by Francis Brassard and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores an important concept within the Buddhist Mahāyāna tradition, bodhicitta. This term appears frequently in Sanskrit literature relating to the spiritual practices of the bodhisattva in Mahāyāna Buddhism and has been variously translated as "thought of enlightenment" or "desire of enlightenment." Francis Brassard offers a contextual analysis of bodhicitta based on the presuppositions underlying the spiritual practice of the bodhisattva. Since the understanding that emerges involves how one ought to view the process of spiritual transformation, this work contributes to Buddhist psychology and soteriology in particular, and to comparative religions in general. The book surveys the various interpretations of the concept of bodhicitta, analyzes its possible functions in the context of the spiritual path of the aspirant to enlightenment, and discusses an understanding of bodhicitta in the context of the Śāntideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra.

The Concept of Bodhicitta in Santideva's Bodhicaryavatara

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Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 9780791445761
Total Pages : 203 pages
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Download or read book The Concept of Bodhicitta in Santideva's Bodhicaryavatara written by Francis Brassard and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2000-04-20 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of bodhicitta, a key concept in Mahauyauna Buddhism.

The Concept of Bodhicitta in Santideva's Bodhicaryavatara [microform]

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Publisher : National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
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Download or read book The Concept of Bodhicitta in Santideva's Bodhicaryavatara [microform] written by Francis Brassard and published by National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada. This book was released on 1996 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This thesis is a contribution to the study of the interpretation of the concept of bodhicitta. This concept is a technical term of frequent occurrence in Buddhist Sanskrit literature. Within the Mahayana Buddhist tradition, bodhicitta is closely related to the spiritual practices of the Buddhist aspirant to enlightenment. Specifically researched is Santideva's use of this concept in his Bodhicaryavatara, a text known to have been composed around the 8th century. The form of this study is as follows: first, a survey of the various interpretations of the concept of bodhicitta suggested so far; secondly, an analysis of its possible functions in the context of the spiritual path of the aspirant to enlightenment; thirdly, a discussion of what I believe to be an appropriate understanding of bodhicitta. An argument will be made that the path to realization consists in cultivating an awareness of the reality described by the concept of bodhicitta. Such cultivation should bring one to the realization that what is described by it is indeed the only possible reality. This means that bodhicitta is the means to as well as the description of the goal to attain." --

The Bodhicaryāvatāra of Śāntideva

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Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
ISBN 13 : 9788120832374
Total Pages : 320 pages
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The Bodhicaryāvatāra

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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780192837202
Total Pages : 248 pages
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Book Synopsis The Bodhicaryāvatāra by : Śāntideva

Download or read book The Bodhicaryāvatāra written by Śāntideva and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in India in the early 8th century AD, Santideva's work became one of the most popular accounts of the Buddhist spiritual path. This is a new translation from the original language, with detailed annotations explaining allusions and technical references.

The Way of the Bodhisattva

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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1590306147
Total Pages : 385 pages
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Download or read book The Way of the Bodhisattva written by Shantideva and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2008-10-14 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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 is translated from the Tibetan and includes a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, a translator’s preface, a thorough introduction, a note on the translation, and three appendices of commentary by the Nyingma master Kunzang Pelden.

Entering the Path of Enlightenment

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Publisher : [New York] : Macmillan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
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SHANTIDEVA'S A GUIDE TO THE BODHISATTVA'S WAY OF LIFE

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Publisher : Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
ISBN 13 : 9383441844
Total Pages : 263 pages
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A Guide to the Bodhisattava's Way of Life

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Publisher : Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
ISBN 13 : 8185102597
Total Pages : 196 pages
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Download or read book A Guide to the Bodhisattava's Way of Life written by Shantideva and published by Library of Tibetan Works and Archives. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shantideva’s Bodhisattvacharyavatara (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 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.

Tantric Concept of Bodhicitta

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Publisher : South Asian Area Center University of Wisconsin-Madison
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 194 pages
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Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life

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Publisher : Tharpa Publications US
ISBN 13 : 0948006889
Total Pages : 223 pages
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Download or read book Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life written by Śāntideva and published by Tharpa Publications US. This book was released on 2002 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading the verses slowly, while contemplating their meaning, has a profoundly liberating effect on the mind. The poem invokes special positive states of mind, moving us from suffering and conflict to happiness and peace, and gradually introduces us to the entire path to attaining the supreme inner peace of enlightenment, the real meaning of our human life.

Bodhichitta

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1614295794
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)

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Book Synopsis Bodhichitta by : Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Download or read book Bodhichitta written by Lama Zopa Rinpoche and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lama Zopa Rinpoche, a prominent Tibetan Buddhist teacher, explains the philosophy and practice of Bodhichitta, the aspiration to help all beings reach enlightenment. Meditation instructions are included"--

Meaningful to Behold

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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 372 pages
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Book Synopsis Meaningful to Behold by : Kelsang Gyatso

Download or read book Meaningful to Behold written by Kelsang Gyatso and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1980 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Shantideva's Guide to Awakening

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1614294305
Total Pages : 417 pages
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The Path of Light

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Total Pages : 134 pages
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No Time to Lose

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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834821109
Total Pages : 408 pages
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Download or read book No Time to Lose written by Pema Chodron and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2007-08-14 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved Buddhist nun and bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart examines Shantideva’s The Way of the Bodhisattva, sharing “her ever-approachable and pithy instructions for daily life” for readers of all backgrounds (Parabola) Over the years, Pema Chödrön's books have offered readers an exciting new way of living: developing fearlessness, generosity, and compassion in all aspects of their lives. In this new book, she invites readers to venture further along the path of the “bodhisattva warrior,” explaining in depth how we can awaken the softness of our hearts and develop true confidence amid the challenges of daily living. In No Time to Lose Chödrön reveals the traditional Buddhist teachings that guide her own life: those of The Way of the Bodhisattva ( Bodhicharyavatara), a text written by the eighth-century sage Shantideva. This treasured Buddhist work is remarkably relevant for our times, describing the steps we can take to cultivate courage, caring, and joy—the key to healing ourselves and our troubled world. Chödrön offers us a highly practical and engaging commentary on this essential text, explaining how its profound teachings can be applied to our daily lives. Full of illuminating stories and practical exercises, this fresh and accessible guide shows us that the path of the bodhisattva is open to each and every one of us. Pema Chödrön urges us to embark on this transformative path today, writing, “There is no time to lose—but not to worry, we can do it.”

The Bodhicaryavatara: A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life

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Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781460961445
Total Pages : 134 pages
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Download or read book The Bodhicaryavatara: A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life written by Santideva and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bodhicaryavatara is an ancient text written in Sanskrit around 700 CE by Santideva, Buddhist monk and scholar who lived at the Nalanda Monastic University in India. The Bodhicaryavatara roughly translates to A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life. A Bodhisattva is an enlightened being on their way to attaining full Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings. The text has ten chapters that explain how to develop bodhicitta, or the enlightened mind. Earlier English translations of this text are accurate but difficult to understand for many readers living in the 21st Century. The mode of expression and the figures of speech are the product of that far-off time. This book faithfully re-expresses in modern day language the underlying message of the original text. Every effort has been made to preserve the underlying spirit of the message. There will be those who object to the changing of the outward form of this much-loved classic. While the author respects the beauty of the original text, the governing principle is to bring the even greater beauty of the underlying message to a whole new audience in the modern world who might otherwise find the original less than easy to fully understand. If you are embarking on the path to enlightenment, or just curious, this slim little book could be just the change agent you have been looking for. It is said to be one of the Dalai Lama's favorite texts. Chapter 1 The Benefit of the Spirit of Awakening Chapter 2 The Confession of Error Chapter 3 Adopting the Spirit of Awakening Chapter 4 Attending to the Spirit of Awakening Chapter 5 Guarding Introspection Chapter 6 The Perfection of Patience Chapter 7 The Perfection of Zeal Chapter 8 The Perfection of Meditation Chapter 9 The Perfection of Wisdom Chapter 10 The Post-Dedication