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A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life

by Santideva

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Publisher Comments:

Offers insight upon insight as to the way a life should be led.'--Library Journal

Synopsis:

Composed in India in the eighth century, this work is an outstanding presentation of the Six Perfections, by which one may harmonize one's own life with the Bodhisattva ideal. It became an instant classic in the curricula of the Buddhist monastic universities of India, and its renown has grown ever since. This new translation marks the first time the Sanskrit original and the canonical Tibetan can be compared in a single work.

Synopsis:

REL007000

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [145]-151).
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ISBN:
9781559390613
Translator:
Wallace, Vesna A.
Translator:
Wallace, B. Alan
Translator:
Wallace, Vesna A.
Author:
Santideva
Author:
Shantideva
Author:
Wallace, B. Alan
Publisher:
Snow Lion Publications
Location:
Ithaca, N.Y., USA :
Subject:
Comparative Religion
Subject:
Religion
Subject:
Buddhism
Subject:
Doctrines
Subject:
Mahayana buddhism
Subject:
Mahayana Buddhism -- Doctrines -- Early works to 1800.
Subject:
Buddhism - General
Subject:
Non-Classifiable
Subject:
Mahayana Buddhism -- Doctrines.
Copyright:
1997
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
no. 2, 1914
Publication Date:
February 1997
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
175
Dimensions:
9.04x5.98x.45 in. .52 lbs.
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