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Śāntideva

Śāntideva

© Tertön Sogyal Trust. Painted by Salga.

Name variants:
  • Akṣayamati
  • Śāntadeva
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Texts by and about the Indian master Śāntideva (zhi ba lha), renowned author of the Bodhicaryāvatāra:

Bodhicaryāvatāra

Patrul Rinpoche was renowned for his mastery of, and fondness for, Śāntideva's classic guide to the way of the bodhisattvas, and this is his practical manual for applying its wisdom and meditating on its key themes.

Bodhicaryāvatāra Root Text

The first chapter of Śāntideva's classic text introduces bodhicitta (byang chub sems)—the mind that is intent upon awakening—and explains its extraordinary qualities.

The second chapter includes verses on making offerings (mchod pa 'bul ba), taking refuge (skyabs su 'gro ba) and the confession of negativity (sdig pa bshags pa).

The third chapter, which is entitled "Fully Adopting Bodhicitta" (byang chub kyi sems yongs su bzung ba), includes the ritual of taking the bodhisattva vow.

Prayers

A short prayer composed while circumambulating stūpas dedicated to the early masters of Katok Monastery.