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

by Kunzang Pelden

Overview

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:	9781590306994
Publisher:	Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	02/09/2010
Pages:	512
Sales rank:	176,226
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.30(d)

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

Part 1 The Generation of Bodhichitta Where it has not Previously Existed

1 The Excellence and Benefits of Bodhichitta 43

2 Confession of Negativity 65

3 Taking Hold of Bodhichit 119

Part 2 How to Prevent Bodhichitta from Weakening Once it has Been Generated

4 Carefulness 139

5 Vigilant Introspection 164

6 Patience 197

Part 3 How Bodhichitta Is to Be Developed and Intensified

7 Diligence 235

8 Meditative Concentration 258

9 Wisdom 313

Part 4 Dedication of the Resulting Merit for Benefit of Others

10 Dedication 393

Notes 443

Works Cited 463

Index 465

Editorial Reviews

If I have any understanding of compassion and the practice of the bodhisattva path, it is entirely on the basis of this text [The Way of the Bodhisattva] that I possess it.”—H. H. the Dalai Lama

“This is a must-have, must-read, must-contemplate, and must-follow book for those who wish to exercise the privilege of being heir to Shakyamuni Buddha’s unique heritage.”—Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse, author of What Makes You Not a Buddhist

“What a tremendous blessing and joy it is that Khenpo Kunpel’s renowned commentary on the Bodhicharyavatara, based on the definitive oral instructions of the great saint and master of compassion Patrul Rinpoche, is now available in such a fluent and authoritative translation. This is a modern classic for our times—an exceptionally clear and comprehensive guide to Shantideva’s timeless verses, an encyclopedic treasury of Buddhist wisdom, and an inspiring companion for all who seek to follow the compassionate path of the bodhisattvas.”—Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

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