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*Chapters 7, 8 and 9 give the means by which bodhichitta may be made to increase further and further. | *Chapters 7, 8 and 9 give the means by which bodhichitta may be made to increase further and further. | ||
*And the 10th chapter is a concluding prayer of dedication. | *And the 10th chapter is a concluding prayer of dedication. | ||
[[Rongtön Sheja Kunrig]] says: | |||
:In the beginning, the foundation is laid through the generation of the two kinds of bodhichitta. Then the text explains the [[six paramitas]] or transcendent perfections, which constitute the training in the [[bodhichitta in action]]. Finally, any merit that has been gained is dedicated towards enlightenment, as presented in the tenth chapter. | |||
==Translations in European Languages== | ==Translations in European Languages== | ||
===English=== | ===English=== | ||
*''The Way of the Bodhisattva: A Translation of the Bodhicharyavatara'', translated by the Padmakara Translation Group, Shambhala Publications, 2003, ISBN: 1590300572<br> | *''The Way of the Bodhisattva: A Translation of the Bodhicharyavatara'', translated by the Padmakara Translation Group, Shambhala Publications, 2003, ISBN: 1590300572<br> | ||
*''A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life'', translated by Vesna and Alan Wallace, Snow Lion Publications, 1997, ISBN: 1559390611<br> | *''A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life'', translated by Vesna and Alan Wallace, Snow Lion Publications, 1997, ISBN: 1559390611<br> | ||
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===French=== | ===French=== | ||
*''La Marche Vers L’Éveil'', Éditions Padmakara, 1991/2, ISBN : 2-906949-03-5<br> | *''La Marche Vers L’Éveil'', Éditions Padmakara, 1991/2, ISBN : 2-906949-03-5<br> | ||
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==Commentaries== | ==Commentaries== | ||
*''A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night: A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life'', HH the Dalai Lama, Shambhala, 1994, ISBN: 0877739714 | |||
*' | ==Teachings on the Bodhicharyavatara== | ||
*[[Ringu Tulku Rinpoche's Bodhicharyavatara Teachings]] | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 12:15, 14 March 2007
Bodhicharyavatara (Tib. chöjuk; spyod 'jug) Introduction to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life - Shantideva's classic guide to the mahayana path.
Outline
The text has ten chapters:
- The Excellence of Bodhichitta
- Confession
- Commitment/Full Acceptance
- Carefulness/Conscientiousness
- Vigilance/Awareness
- Patience
- Diligence
- Meditation
- Wisdom
- Dedication
Structure
Patrul Rinpoche explained the text in relation to the famous prayer:
- O precious, sublime bodhicitta:
- May it arise in those in whom it has not arisen;
- May it never decline where it has arisen;
- May it go on increasing, further and further!
- Chapters 1, 2 and 3 are designed to stimulate the dawning of bodhichitta in the mind.
- Chapter 4, 5 and 6 give instructions on how to prevent bodhichitta from being dissipated.
- Chapters 7, 8 and 9 give the means by which bodhichitta may be made to increase further and further.
- And the 10th chapter is a concluding prayer of dedication.
Rongtön Sheja Kunrig says:
- In the beginning, the foundation is laid through the generation of the two kinds of bodhichitta. Then the text explains the six paramitas or transcendent perfections, which constitute the training in the bodhichitta in action. Finally, any merit that has been gained is dedicated towards enlightenment, as presented in the tenth chapter.
Translations in European Languages
English
- The Way of the Bodhisattva: A Translation of the Bodhicharyavatara, translated by the Padmakara Translation Group, Shambhala Publications, 2003, ISBN: 1590300572
- A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life, translated by Vesna and Alan Wallace, Snow Lion Publications, 1997, ISBN: 1559390611
- A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, translated by Stephen Batchelor, LTWA, ISBN: 8185102597
French
- La Marche Vers L’Éveil, Éditions Padmakara, 1991/2, ISBN : 2-906949-03-5
German
- Ernst Steinkellner: Eintritt in das Leben zur Erleuchtung, München: Eugen Diederichs Verlag 1981
Commentaries
- A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night: A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, HH the Dalai Lama, Shambhala, 1994, ISBN: 0877739714
Teachings on the Bodhicharyavatara
External Links
- Bodhicharyavatara Series on Lotsawa House
- Khenpo Kunpal's commentary The first five chapters translated by Andreas Kretschmar and available for free download in pdf format