Path of Light - The Bodhi-Charyavatara of Santi-Deva
by Shantideva
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Shantideva's Bodhicaryavatara is a comprehensive exploration of the Mahayana Buddhist path to enlightenment. The text delves into the concept of bodhicitta, the aspiration to achieve Buddhahood for the benefit of all beings. It elaborates on the six perfections—generosity, morality, patience, perseverance, meditative concentration, and wisdom—as the essential practices for cultivating this enlightened mind. The poem explores the stages of spiritual development, from the initial seeds of compassion to the attainment of full enlightenment. Each chapter offers profound insights into overcoming obstacles, cultivating inner peace, and realizing the true nature of reality. The Bodhicaryavatara is revered as a timeless guide for those seeking to embark on the path of liberation and compassion.Book Details
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Shantideva was an 8th-century CE Indian philosopher, Buddhist monk, poet and scholar at the university at Nalanda. He was an adherent of the Madhyamaka philosophy of Nagarjuna. He is also considered...
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