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ISSN 2753-4812
ISSN 2753-4812

Śāntideva Series

Indian Masters Śāntideva

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Texts by and about the Indian master Śāntideva (zhi ba lha), renowned author of the Bodhicaryāvatāra:

Bodhicaryāvatāra

by Patrul Rinpoche
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 Stages of Meditation Bodhicitta Six Pāramitās 19 Nov 2004

Bodhicaryāvatāra Root Text

The first chapter of Śāntideva's classic text Bodhicaryāvatāra, which is included in the Middle Way section of the Tengyur (Toh 3871), introduces bodhicitta (byang chub sems)—the mind that is intent upon awakening—and explains its extraordinary qualities.
Bodhicaryāvatāra Tengyur Benefits 7 Feb 2007
The second chapter of the Bodhicaryāvatāra (Toh 3871) includes verses on making offerings (mchod pa 'bul ba), taking refuge (skyabs su 'gro ba) and the confession of negativity (sdig pa bshags pa).
Bodhicaryāvatāra Tengyur Confession 18 Feb 2007
The third chapter of the Bodhicaryāvatāra (Toh 3871), which is entitled "Fully Adopting Bodhicitta" (byang chub kyi sems yongs su bzung ba), includes the ritual of taking the bodhisattva vow.
Bodhicaryāvatāra Tengyur Bodhisattva Vow 7 Mar 2007

Prayers

by Patrul Rinpoche
A short prayer composed while circumambulating stūpas dedicated to the early masters of Katok Monastery.
Prayers Katok 20 Aug 2019

Rituals

arranged by Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok
This simple practice of taking the bodhisattva vow combines the seven-branch offering from the Zangchö Mönlam with verses from Śāntideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra.
Bodhisattva Vow 13 Sep 2023
Śāntideva

Śāntideva

© Tertön Sogyal Trust. Painted by Salga.

Name variants:

Akṣayamati
Śāntadeva

Further information:

Bodhicaryāvatāra
BDRC Author Profile (P6161)

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