Foreword   ix
Translators' Introduction   xi

Textual Outline   1
Prologue   13
Introduction   15

Part One. The Generation of Bodhichitta Where It Has Not Previously Existed
    1. The Excellence and Benefits of Bodhichitta   43
    2. Cofession of Negativity   65
    3. Taking Hold of Bodhichitta   119

Part Two. How to Prevent Bodhichitta from Weakening Once It Has Been Generated
    4. Carefulness   139
    5. Vigilant Introspection   164
    6. Patience   197

Part Three. How Bodhichitta Is to Be Developed and Intensified
    7. Diligence   235
    8. Meditative Concentration   258
    9. Wisdom   313

Part Four. Dedication of the Resulting Merit for the Benefit of Others
    10. Dedication   393

Notes   443
Works Cited   463
Index   465