Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life: How to Enjoy a Life of Great Meaning and Altruism (Paperback) by Shantideva, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

from stillatim

A great collection of aphorism, but also a sophisticated philosophical consideration of two major problems for salvific religions: if I'm concerned with my own salvation, should I care about other people, and why? The obvious answer, of course, is that your treatment of other people is intimately...

from tometaxu

Each chapter is translated with verses numbered; followed by a book chapter of explanation. Extensive general and translator's introductions. So far this is my favorite translation of bodhicaryavatara; somehow to me it seems the clearest. And the commentary, though not by a Buddhism teacher or la...

from elizaforest

Buddhism as literature. One of the most profound and yet accessible texts.

from SGTCat

I read through this more quickly than I should have. I think it's a book that I'll have to read through a few times and after studying other material to really understand it well.

from johnverdon

This is for those who enjoy a more aphoristic and 'verse' driven inspiration.