Bodhisattvacharyavatara

by Andreas Kretschmar | 246,740 words

Buddhism Mahayana

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Summary: The English translation of the Bodhisattvacharyavatara (“entering the conduct of the bodhisattvas”), a Sanskrit text with Tibetan commentary. This book explains the bodhisattva concept and gives guidance to the Buddhist practitioner following the Mahāyāna path towards the attainment of enlightenment.

The text was written in Sanskrit by Shantideva (Śāntideva), a Buddhist monk at Nālandā Monastic University in India around c. 700 AD.

Text includes Commentary by Khenpo Kunpal and oral Explanations by Dzogchen Khenpo Chöga. Alternative titles: Bodhisattva-caryāvatāra, Bodhisattvacharyāvatāra (बोधिसत्त्वछर्यावतार).

** Many many thanks to Andreas Kretschmar, the translator of this great piece of ancient wisdom. He generously granted permission to publish the book here. Please visit his website for much more information.

Source 1: motilalbanarsidass.com
Source 2: kunpal.com

Contents of this online book ( + / - )

The full text of the Bodhisattvacharyavatara in English is available here and publically accesible (free to read online). Of course, I would always recommend buying the book so you get the latest edition. You can see all this book’s content by visiting the pages in the below index:

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Acknowledgements

+ Introduction Text

. Translator’s Introduction

. Introduction By Dzogchen Khenpo Chöga

. Introduction By Tsoknyi Rinpoche

. The History of Dzongsar Shedra in East Tibet

. Life Story Of Dzongsar Khenpo Kunga Wangchuk

. Interview With Khenpo Ape

. Khenpo Ape’s Advice On Studying The Bodhisattva-caryāvatāra

. Interview with Kyabje Khenpo Trashi Palden

. Interview With Khenpo Pema Sherab

. Interview With Khenpo Namdröl

. Remarks About The Transliteration

Śāntideva’s Bodhisattva-caryāvatāra - English Text

Śāntideva’s Bodhisattva-caryāvatāra - Tibetan Text

Khenpo Kunpal's Commentary (english)

Khenpo Kunpal's Commentary (tibetan)

+ Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations

. Text Section 37

. Text Sections 38-44

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Bibliography Of Sūtras, Tantras And śāstras

Bibliography Of Tibetan Works

Bibliography Of Modern Works

Bibliography Of Modern Works

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Last Updated: 13 March, 2019

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