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The Way of the Bodhisattva
- Shambhala
- Narrated by: Wulstan Fletcher
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Politics & Social Sciences, Philosophy
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Summary
Treasured by Buddhists of all traditions, The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara) is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment and to generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. This text has been studied, practiced, and expounded upon in an unbroken tradition for centuries, first in India, and later in Tibet. Presented in the form of a personal meditation in verse, it outlines the path of the Bodhisattvas - those who renounce the peace of individual enlightenment and vow to work for the liberation of all beings and to attain buddhahood for their sake.
This version, translated from the Tibetan, is a revision by the translators of the 1997 edition. Included are a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, a new translator's preface, a thorough introduction, a note on the translation, and three appendices of commentary by the Nyingma master Kunzang Pelden.
Cover art: Guanyin of the Southern Sea, Chinese, Liao (907-1125) or Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), wood with polychrome, 95 by 65 inches, courtesy of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO. Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust, 34-10. Photo: Nelson-Atkins Media Services/Jamison Miller.
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- Eros
- 15-02-20
Wonderful beyond words
This book is just magnificent, wisdom and joy pouring out of every word, so recommended
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- Gerry
- 26-02-20
No foreword or commentary
A somewhat abridged version of a wonderful translation of an essential text. However, this audiobook lacks both the foreword and commentary advertised on the front image as well as in the book details tab on the app. I bought this version specifically for the highly regarded commentary so I found its absence extremely disappointing.
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- Dirk
- 09-07-18
To hear again and again
I'm glad this finally made it to Audible. I have the same recording on CD, but it's better for me to listen to it on the Audible player on my smartphone. I've listened to it many, many times and will listen to it many times more. The text is worth memorizing.
The Dalai Lama has said that what he knows about Bodhicitta he learned from Shantideva. There couldn't be a higher recommendation.
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- Darkling Thrush
- 12-10-20
I'm trying
I'm trying to appreciate this classic more, knowing so many have found inspiration. While I agree with most of the recommended behaviors, I am disappointed by so much emphasis on external motivation, i.e., over and over with how we should act thus to avoid torment in hell (I thought that was mostly a Christian hangup?).
To be honest, I find more inspiration in right action as its own reward. Also in what we are learning about humans as super cooperators, the power of reputation as the science behind karma, and in playing some small part in our growth as a species.
This was my second effort with Guide to the Bodhisattva; I may try again in a few years. At the moment I am finding Yuval Harari more inspiring than Shantideva.
(Narration was fine btw. My review is about my honest response to a Buddhist classic).
8 people found this helpful
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- Lisa S.
- 11-08-20
Narration doesn’t fit
Although the narrator has a lovely voice, it doesn’t fit the content. His voice sounds more suited to English literature rather than this scholarly text on Buddhism. It would be easier to follow if read slower in a lower pitch. The narration distracts from the content.
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- Anonymous
- 23-06-20
more Padmakara Translation Group books on Audible!
Probably one of the greatest books on Audible
More excellent translations of Buddhist classics like this please
"Words of My Perfect Teacher" would be my recommendation!!
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- Amazing Grace
- 30-04-20
I am grateful to be studying this
May you too find peace and wisdom in this great work. Nothing makes more sense during this great world lockdown of crimes against humanity. May we all be boddhisatvas.
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- Grant R Nieddu
- 31-08-18
Way of the Bodhi
This book really helped me to capture my first powerful glimpse of the way of the bodhisattva. I highly recommend it!
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- Niall McGinnis
- 03-05-21
A Pleasant Dharma Deep Dive
I am a Buddha nerd so keep that in mind. I am fascinated by the theory of Buddhism and Eastern philosophy in general so... If that sounds like you then I highly recommend this well narrated journey through Buddhist principals. For sure I do not now "get it" from one listen but I do find the talks easy to follow and also food for the spirit so this will be something I hang on to and refer back to always.
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- Scottie P
- 28-07-22
Spectacular!
The definitive treatise on how and why raising ones’ level of ‘loving kindness’ is so beneficial for all beings. Some of the terms/words used in this translation have fallen out of vogue (I am grateful for a thorough and lengthy education in the English language and diction) so some may benefit from having a dictionary or thesaurus at hand.
Choose times when you will be least distracted and the import of this work will land firmly.
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- Matthew Justin Turner
- 19-07-22
If I could only have one book, it'd be this book.
A beautiful translation of an essential mahayana buddhist text. It is a wellspring of wisdom.
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- Pablo
- 16-03-22
The qualifying of the audio is not very good
great book. but the qualifying of the audio is not good. this was not recorder in a studio but in someone bedroom or studio. Other than that great listen!