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Engaging in the Conduct of the Bodhisattvas by the Indian Buddhist saint Shantideva is one of the most important classics of Mahayana Buddhism. When asked to name a single book that encapsulates the Buddhist path, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Holiness the Sakya Trizin recommend this great work because it is intellectually profound, poetically beautiful, and designed for study and practice. This text is part of the core curriculum of Tibetan Buddhist monastic colleges.
The first volume of this beautifully produced set contains the core text by Shantideva. Also known as the root verses, it is an inspiring and lyrical poem of one thousand stanzas which is provided here in both the English and Tibetan languages. The companion volume contains an English translation of a famous commentary by the great Sakya scholar Sazang Mati Panchen, which provides both a concise overview of Buddhist philosophy, and a clear verse-by-verse commentary.
A foreword by His Holiness Sakya Trizin guides the reader to the heart of the work, which is the development of the resolve to cultivate wisdom and compassion in order to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Both texts are translated from the Tibetan by Venerable Lama Kalsang Gyaltsen and Ani Kunga Chodron. This beautiful boxed set is published by Tsechen Kunchab Ling, sponsored by The Yeshe Dorje Foundation.
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