Overview
Many people consider the Dalai Lama to be a living embodiment of the spiritual ideal of the bodhisattva - someone who dedicates their life to freeing all beings from suffering and confusion. Here this beloved teacher presents a detailed manual of practical philosophy based on the best-known text of Mahayana Buddhism, ""The Way of the Bodhisattva"" (Bodhicharyavatara). He explains and amplifies the text, illuminating its message of putting others before oneself and showing how anyone can develop a truly 'good heart'. This book was previously published under the title ""A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night"".
Full Product Details
Author: James Gimian ,
Wulstan Fletcher ,
Padmakara Translation Group ,
H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama
Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
Imprint: Shambhala Audio
Edition: Unabridged edition
Dimensions:
Width: 13.40cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 16.00cm
Weight: 0.138kg
ISBN: 9781590307076
ISBN 10: 1590307070
Pages: 4
Publication Date: 12 May 2009
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability: Out of stock
Reviews
“On many levels, the book is splendid as both an introduction to Buddhist spirituality and an explication of Shantideva for contemporary Westerners.”— Library Journal <br> <br>“One does not have to be a Buddhist to appreciate the beauty of the teachings and the simplicity of the life presented here. Indeed, non-Buddhists may discover a refreshing new approach to the doctrines of ‘love your neighbor,’ and ‘do unto others.’”— Booklist
On many levels, the book is splendid as both an introduction to Buddhist spirituality and an explication of Shantideva for contemporary Westerners. - Library Journal One does not have to be a Buddhist to appreciate the beauty of the teachings and the simplicity of the life presented here. Indeed, non-Buddhists may discover a refreshing new approach to the doctrines of 'love your neighbor,' and 'do unto others.' - Booklist On many levels, the book is splendid as both an introduction to Buddhist spirituality and an explication of Shantideva for contemporary Westerners. --Library Journal One does not have to be a Buddhist to appreciate the beauty of the teachings and the simplicity of the life presented here. Indeed, non-Buddhists may discover a refreshing new approach to the doctrines of 'love your neighbor, ' and 'do unto others.' --Booklist
Author Information
His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama is considered the foremost Buddhist leader of our time. The exiled spiritual head of the Tibetan people, he is a Nobel Peace Laureate, a Congressional Gold Medal recipient, and a remarkable teacher and scholar who has authored over one hundred books.
