Bodhichari Avatara
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The Bodhicharyavatara, or "A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life", is a Mahayana Buddhist text by the Indian monk Shantideva.
It combines poetry and philosophy to explain the path of a bodhisattva, someone who seeks enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
The text emphasizes the cultivation of bodhicitta, the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the sake of others.
It also delves into the six perfections (paramitas) of generosity, ethics, patience, effort, concentration, and wisdom, providing practical guidance for spiritual practice.
Through its verses, the Bodhicharyavatara inspires readers to embrace compassion, overcome suffering, and dedicate themselves to the welfare of all.
It combines poetry and philosophy to explain the path of a bodhisattva, someone who seeks enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
The text emphasizes the cultivation of bodhicitta, the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the sake of others.
It also delves into the six perfections (paramitas) of generosity, ethics, patience, effort, concentration, and wisdom, providing practical guidance for spiritual practice.
Through its verses, the Bodhicharyavatara inspires readers to embrace compassion, overcome suffering, and dedicate themselves to the welfare of all.
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