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Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life: A Buddhist Poem for Today
Hardback
Main Details
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Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life: A Buddhist Poem for Today
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Shantideva
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Translated by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 222,Width 132 |
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| Category/Genre | Buddhism |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780948006890
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| Classifications | Dewey:294.392 |
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| Edition |
New edition
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| Illustrations |
paintings, drawings and photographs
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Tharpa Publications
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| Imprint |
Tharpa Publications
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| Publication Date |
2 April 2002 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This famous and universally loved poem for daily living has inspired many generations of Buddhists and non-Buddhists since it was first composed in the 8th century by Shantideva. This new translation, made under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, conveys the great lucidity and poetic beauty of the original, while preserving its full impact and spiritual insight. Reading the verses slowly, while contemplating their meaning, has a profoundly liberating effect on the mind. The poem invokes special positive states of mind, moves us from suffering and conflict to happiness and peace, and gradually introduces us to the entire Mahayana Buddhist path to enlightenment.
Author Biography
Bodhisattva Shantideva was a renowned 8th century Buddhist master.
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