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For the Benefit of All Beings

A Commentary on the Way of the Bodhisattva

Read by James Gimian
Read by Wulstan Fletcher
Translated by Padmakara Translation Group
By H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama

$21.95
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9781590306932
Extras

Please enjoy an in-depth presentation by Wulstan Fletcher on the Way of the Bodhisattva

Also see our Reader's Guide to the works of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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Shambhala Classics
04/21/2009
Pages: 160
Size: 6 x 9
ISBN: 9781590306932
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The fourteenth Dalai Lama, a living embodiment of the bodhisattva ideal, presents here detailed practical guidance based on sections of The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva, the best-known text of Mahayana Buddhism. The Dalai Lama explains this classic and beloved work, showing how anyone can develop a truly "good heart" and the aspiration for the enlightenment of all beings. In this book, the Dalai Lama's profound knowledge is evident—the result of extensive training. Here he shares his extraordinary insight into the human condition and what it means to be a responsible and caring person. This book was previously published under the title A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night.

Extras

Please enjoy an in-depth presentation by Wulstan Fletcher on the Way of the Bodhisattva

Also see our Reader's Guide to the works of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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Author Bio
James Gimian

For over twenty-five years, James Gimian has taught corporate retreats and leadership programs based on The Art of War. Gimian is also the publisher of the Shambhala Sun magazine, and the codirector of the Denma Translation Group, which produced a critically acclaimed translation of The Art of War.

Padmakara Translation Group
The Padmakara Translation Group, based in France, has a distinguished reputation for its translations of Tibetan texts and teachings. Its work has been published in several languages and is renowned for its clear and accurate literary style.
H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama

His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama is considered the foremost Buddhist leader of our time. The exiled spiritual head of the Tibetan people, he is a Nobel Peace Laureate, a Congressional Gold Medal recipient, and a remarkable teacher and scholar who has authored over one hundred books.

Praise

"On many levels, the book is splendid as both an introduction to Buddhist spirituality and an explication of Shantideva for contemporary Westerners." —Library Journal

"One does not have to be a Buddhist to appreciate the beauty of the teachings and the simplicity of the life presented here. Indeed, non-Buddhists may discover a refreshing new approach to the doctrines of 'love your neighbor,' and 'do unto others.'" —Booklist

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