The Way of the Bodhisattva

De: Shantideva, Padmakara Translation Group - translator

Narrado por: Wulstan Fletcher

Treasured by Buddhists of all traditions, The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara) is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment, and to generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. This text has been studied, practiced, and expounded upon in an unbroken tradition for centuries, first in India, and later in Tibet. Presented in the form of a personal meditation in verse, it outlines the path of the Bodhisattvas--those who renounce the peace of individual enlightenment and vow to work for the liberation of all beings and to attain buddhahood for their sake.

This version, translated from the Tibetan, is a revision by the translators of the 1997 edition.

Cover art: Guanyin of the Southern Sea, Chinese, Liao (907-1125) or Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), wood with polychrome, 95 by 65 inches, courtesy of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO. Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust, 34-10. Photo: Nelson-Atkins Media Services/Jamison Miller.

Narration doesn’t fit

Although the narrator has a lovely voice, it doesn’t fit the content. His voice sounds more suited to English literature rather than this scholarly text on Buddhism. It would be easier to follow if read slower in a lower pitch. The narration distracts from the content.

A Pleasant Dharma Deep Dive

I am a Buddha nerd so keep that in mind. I am fascinated by the theory of Buddhism and Eastern philosophy in general so... If that sounds like you then I highly recommend this well narrated journey through Buddhist principals. For sure I do not now "get it" from one listen but I do find the talks easy to follow and also food for the spirit so this will be something I hang on to and refer back to always.

A must read!!

May all humans read and study this enlightening text. In this time period we need now more than ever

The qualifying of the audio is not very good

great book. but the qualifying of the audio is not good. this was not recorder in a studio but in someone bedroom or studio. Other than that great listen!

Combine with the Nectar of Manjushri Speech commentary

This book is a daily practitioner’s guide. I have listened to it and read it numerous times. Especially if life called for advice.

I did find the commentary on it - Kunzang Pelden’ Nectar of Manjushri Speech an eye opener. Real help to understand Shantideva’s verses.

Thank you for publishing it on Audible!