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Selected verses from The Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva

The Bodhicharyavatara was composed by the Indian scholar Shantideva, renowned in Tibet as one of the most reliable of teachers. Since it mainly focuses on the cultivation of bodhichitta, the work belongs to the Mahayana. At the same time Shantideva's philosophical stance follows the Prasangika Madhyamaka viewpoint of Chandrakirti. Here we present selected verses from the book, chapter-wise.

• The Excellence of Bodhichitta
• Confession
• Taking Hold of Bodhichitta
• Carefulness
• Vigilant Introspection
• Patience

You can purchase the book from Shambhala Publications.