Patience: a guide to Shantideva's sixth chapter

"The sixth chapter of Shantideva's A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life is an inspiring call to arms that shows what patience-one of the actions of the bodhisattvas-can really mean, challenging the reader to great depths of self-reflection and to great heights of action in the wor...

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Authors: Thub-bstan-gtso-pa 1945- (Author) ; McDougall, Gordon 1948- (Compiler, Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Somerville, MA Wisdom Publications 2020
In:Year: 2020
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Śāntideva 6XX-7XX, Bodhicaryāvatāra 6 / Anger / Patience
IxTheo Classification:BL Buddhism
Further subjects:B Śāntideva (active 7th century) Bodhicaryāvatāra Chapter 6
B Patience Religious aspects Buddhism
B Mahayana Buddhism Doctrines
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Summary:"The sixth chapter of Shantideva's A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life is an inspiring call to arms that shows what patience-one of the actions of the bodhisattvas-can really mean, challenging the reader to great depths of self-reflection and to great heights of action in the world. Lama Zopa Rinpoche-a teacher whose very name means "patience"-explores Shantideva's teachings verse by verse, unpacking its lessons for the modern reader: Overcoming anger Accepting suffering Respecting others and finding happiness in their happiness In this guide, Rinpoche shows how this practice of holy beings is real and relevant for us ordinary people in our ordinary lives"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1614296413