For the Benefit of All Beings: A Commentary on the Way of the Bodhisattva

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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...

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Overview

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. 

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The Nobel laureate/Buddhist leader adds to his growing body of best-selling works with this insightful, relevant, and uplifting commentary on one of the best-known texts of Mahayana Buddhism. Shambhala Sun magazine publisher James Gimian (commentary) and translator Wulstan Fletcher (quotes from the titular work) read; the dual voices help to differentiate between his Holiness's commentary and the text itself. This is not leisurely listening material and may be especially challenging to those unfamiliar with the original text or the basic tenets of Buddhism. For Buddhists, students of religion, and those interested in advanced religious materials.—Emma Duncan, Brampton Lib., Ont.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781590306932
  • Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Inc.
  • Publication date: 4/21/2009
  • Series: Shambhala Classics Series
  • Edition description: Original
  • Pages: 160
  • Sales rank: 535,463
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 0.50 (d)

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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.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 21, 2012

    Never realized how Great the Dalai Lama's writings are!

    I found this book readable and very informative. I was particularly struck by the chapter on Patience. This is the first book by the Dalai Lama that I have read, but it won't be my last.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 28, 2013

    Very clear, very simple, very helpful guidance.

    This book is a very clarifying guide to transcending suffering and to expressing benevolence.

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