Shantideva Teachings with Khensur Wangdak Rinpoche (2007-10)
Commentary on chapters 1 and 2 on the benefits of bodhicitta and confessing downfalls given by Khensur Wangdak Rinpoche at Sravasti Abbey from 2007 to 2010.
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.
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