Table of Contents
Translator's Preface vii
Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva
1 Explaining the Benefits of Bodhichitta 3
2 Confessing Misdeeds 9
3 Embracing Bodhichitta 19
4 Teachings on Carefulness 25
5 Guarding Awareness 33
6 Transcendent Patience 49
7 Teachings on Diligence 69
8 Teachings on Meditation 81
9 Transcendent Prajna 109
10 Dedication 135
A Contemporary Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva Khenpo David Karma Choephel
Introduction 147
1 Benefits: The Inspiration for Bodhichitta 153
2 Confession: Preparing for the Bodhisattva Vow 163
3 Embracing Bodhichitta: Taking the Bodhisattva Vow 171
4 Carefulness: The Basis of Practice 177
5 Awareness: The Essence of Discipline 185
6 Patience: Overcoming Anger 197
7 Diligence: Enthusiasm for Practice 207
8 Meditation: Cultivating Bodhichitta 215
9 Prajna: Understanding the True Nature 227
10 Dedication: Transcending Our Limited Vision 257
Resources for Further Study 263
Abbreviations 265
Glossary 267
Notes 271
Bibliography 279
Index 283