Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds (2020–23) Archives

Root Text

A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life translated by Stephen Batchelor and published by the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives is available as an ebook on Google Play here.

Introduction and homage

Giving an overview of the text and covering the Verse on Shantideva’s homage to the Triple Gem.

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Freedoms and fortunes of a precious human life

Covering verses 1.1c-1.4 on Shantideva’s purpose for writing the text and the eight freedoms and ten fortunes afforded by a precious human life.

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Why bodhicitta is so powerful

Finishing teaching on the ten fortunes of a precious human life and explaining why bodhicitta is so powerful (Verses 1.4–1.7).

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The benefits of bodhicitta

Meditating on equanimity and explaining the benefits of bodhicitta, covering various analogies that explain these benefits (Verses 1.8 - 1.14)

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The bodhisattva ethical code

Giving commentary to Verses 15-23, explaining 8 guidelines that keep bodhicitta from degrading and teaching on the benefits of aspiring and engaging bodhicitta

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The merits of bodhicitta

Answering questions and teaching on Verses 1.24-1.33 on the vast merits that come from generating bodhicitta.

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Offering natural substances

Beginning Chapter 2 "Purifying Negativities" with verses on making offerings to buddhas and bodhisattvas with things found in nature (Verses 1.34-2.6)

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Making sensuous offerings to the Buddhas

Covering Verses 2.7-2.21 about mentally emanated offerings for Buddhas and bodhisattvas, including common and peerless offerings that delight the senses

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