The Nectar of Manjushri's Speech: A Detailed Commentary on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva
The Way of the Bodhisattva comes to life in this “must-have, must-read, must-contemplate” modern commentary on Shantideva’s essential treatise (Jamyang Khyentse, author of What Makes You Not a Buddhist)
 
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. In this commentary, Kunzang Pelden has compiled the pith instructions of his teacher Patrul Rinpoche, the celebrated author of The Words of My Perfect Teacher.
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The Nectar of Manjushri's Speech: A Detailed Commentary on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva
The Way of the Bodhisattva comes to life in this “must-have, must-read, must-contemplate” modern commentary on Shantideva’s essential treatise (Jamyang Khyentse, author of What Makes You Not a Buddhist)
 
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. In this commentary, Kunzang Pelden has compiled the pith instructions of his teacher Patrul Rinpoche, the celebrated author of The Words of My Perfect Teacher.
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The Nectar of Manjushri's Speech: A Detailed Commentary on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva

The Nectar of Manjushri's Speech: A Detailed Commentary on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva

The Nectar of Manjushri's Speech: A Detailed Commentary on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva

The Nectar of Manjushri's Speech: A Detailed Commentary on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva

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The Way of the Bodhisattva comes to life in this “must-have, must-read, must-contemplate” modern commentary on Shantideva’s essential treatise (Jamyang Khyentse, author of What Makes You Not a Buddhist)
 
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. In this commentary, Kunzang Pelden has compiled the pith instructions of his teacher Patrul Rinpoche, the celebrated author of The Words of My Perfect Teacher.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780834822665
Publisher: Shambhala
Publication date: 02/09/2010
Series: Shambhala Publications
Sold by: Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format: eBook
Pages: 512
Sales rank: 534,231
File size: 759 KB

About the Author

Kunzang Pelden (sometimes known as Khenpo Kunpel) was born in Tibet in 1862. Renowned for his spiritual realization, he was one of the great monk-scholars of the nonsectarian movement and was instrumental in the preservation of the oral traditions and teachings of the Nyingma school.

Table of Contents


Foreword     ix
Translators' Introduction     xi
Textual Outline     1
Prologue     13
Introduction     15
The Generation of Bodhichitta Where It Has Not Previously Existed
The Excellence and Benefits of Bodhichitta     43
Confession of Negativity     65
Taking Hold of Bodhichitta     119
How to Prevent Bodhichitta from Weakening Once It Has Been Generated
Carefulness     139
Vigilant Introspection     164
Patience     197
How Bodhichitta Is to Be Developed and Intensified
Diligence     235
Meditative Concentration     258
Wisdom     313
Dedication of the Resulting Merit for the Benefit of Others
Dedication     393
Notes     443
Works Cited     463
Index     465
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