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Guide to Bodhisattva's Way of Life Paperback – August 1, 1999
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.
A new and precise verse rendition of one of Mahayana Buddhism's finest poetic treatise concerning the bodhisattva's practice and training. The translation by Stephen Batchelor is based upon a commentary by the 14th century Tibetan saint Thogme Zangpo.
- Print length194 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherLTWA
- Publication dateAugust 1, 1999
- Dimensions5.75 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
- ISBN-108185102597
- ISBN-13978-8185102597
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Product details
- Publisher : LTWA; 6th Revised edition (August 1, 1999)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 194 pages
- ISBN-10 : 8185102597
- ISBN-13 : 978-8185102597
- Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.75 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #470,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,958 in Buddhism (Books)
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Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Geshe-la, as he is affectionately called by his students, is primarily responsible for the worldwide revival of Kadampa Buddhism in our time.
From the age of eight Geshe-la studied extensively in the great monastic universities of Tibet and earned the title "Geshe," which literally means "spiritual friend." Under the guidance of his Spiritual Guide, Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, he then spent the next eighteen years in meditation retreats in the Himalayas.
In 1977 he accepted an invitation to teach at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England, where he has lived and taught, giving teachings and guidance to an ever-growing group of students.
Geshe-la has often given teachings and empowerments at the International Kadampa Festivals attended by thousands of people from all over the world.
Geshe-la has established three unique study programs and 1200 centers and groups around the world, trained hundreds of qualified Teachers and a flourishing ordained community, and created a project to build Buddhist Temples in every major city in the world.
In his teachings Geshe Kelsang Gyatso emphasizes the importance of meditation and how to apply it in daily life. He reveals practical methods for developing wisdom, cultivating a good heart, and maintaining a peaceful mind through which we can all find true and lasting happiness. Demonstrating these qualities perfectly in his own life, Geshe-la has dedicated his whole life to helping others find inner peace and happiness.
For more information on his books, audio, artwork, meditation supplies, and cards visit www.tharpa.com/us. For books in Spanish visit www.tharpa.com/us-es.
For more information on his meditation centers across the US and around the world visit www.kadampa.org
For books in Spanish see www.amazon.com/author/gueshe_kelsang_gyatso
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I also must admit that, coming from a somewhat materialistic, Western background, it takes a shift in mental gears to focus on the needs of others as a means of gaining happiness.
I'd also like to mention that this book is of a very high quality on the physical plane. The print is elegant. The texture of the paper is pleasing and the artwork is exceptional.