Bodhicharyavatara
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:
1. The Excellence of Bodhichitta
2. Confession
3. Commitment/Full Acceptance
4. Carefulness/Conscientiousness
5. Vigilance/Awareness
6. Patience
7. Diligence
8. Meditation
9. Wisdom
10. Dedication
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
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