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The Jewel Ornament of Liberation: The Wish-Fulfilling Gem of the Noble Teachings
Gampopa
Snow Lion Publications, 1998
Key Text For Initiates
I was introduced to this book 18 months ago as I began a four-year Marig Munsel class at Tashi Choling on Mount Ashland. It served as our introductory text, and I've read it cover to cover at least three times. It is most thorough and accessible. I appreciate how ...
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The Nectar of Manjushri's Speech: A Detailed Commentary on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva
Kunzang Pelden
Shambhala, 2007
An Entry into the Activities of Enlightenment
Indeed this work is a detailed commentary on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva, no more no less. As explained by its author Khenpo Kunzang Peldenin in the text's colophon, this work is the compilation of extensive notes taken during a six-month course by the author. ...
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Bodhisattva of Compassion: The Mystical Tradition of Kuan Yin (Shambhala Dragon Editions)
John Blofeld
Shambhala, 1988
Meeting Kuan Yin
This is a wonderful book. It's become my favorite "bedtime stories" book. What I especially like is that the engrossing tales of personal experiences with Kuan Yin (as well as some with Tara) create for readers our own "virtual" experience of a Bodhisattva being as a ...
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A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life
Santideva
Snow Lion Publications, 1997
My humble opinion of an excellent book.
I have no understanding the of Tibetan or Sanskirt languages, so it is good to have Buddhist ideas put into English which is easy to comprehend. The translators have translated the Sanskirt as the main verse, but they have also included translations of the Tibetan ...
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The Bodhisattva Warriors: The Origin, Inner Philosophy, History and Symbolism of the Buddhist Martial Art ...
Terence Dukes
Weiser Books, 1994
Martial arts Buddhist past
I don't know what some of these reviewists talk about when they say that Shifu Nagaboshi Tomio's work is fabricated. Bodhisattva warriors has much quantifiable evidence in its 500 plus pages (I can only think that they have an ulterior motive to try suppress the ...
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The Heart of Compassion: The Thirty-seven Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva
Dilgo Khyentse
Shambhala, 2007
enlightening
A powerful book that simplifies the deeper complexities of Buddhist thought. While at times the suggestions (of the 37 verses) might seem impractical, they offer truth on a metaphorical level as well. This book will have you thinking long after you close it.
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The Way of the Bodhisattva: (Bodhicaryavatara), Revised Edition (Shambhala Classics)
Shantideva
Shambhala, 2006
Beautiful, Inspiring
Having never read the Bodhicharyavatara before, I cannot be a good judge of the accuracy of this translation. However, I have found it the most beautiful and inspiring Buddhist text I've read to date. Buddhist or not, this book could transform your way of thinking ...
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The Awakening Mind: The Foundation of Buddhist Thought
Geshe Tashi Tsering
Wisdom Publications, 2008
This new addition to the author?s Foundation of Buddhist Thought series, based on his popular courses, continues his mission to create a simple, systematic introduction to Buddhist philosophy and practice. This volume explores the importance of compassion in our lives and the traditional techniques for developing bodhichitta, or "the mind of ...
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A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night: A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life (Shambhala Dragon ...
Dalai Lama
Shambhala, 1994
Inspired treatment of classic Buddhist text
In this book the Dalai Lama presents an extended commentary on the The Way of the Bodhisattva, a well-known text of Mahayana Buddhism written by Shantideva, an 8th Century Indian Master. The premise of the Bodhisattva Path or Life is to attain enlightenment in order ...
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No Time to Lose: A Timely Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva
Pema Chodron
Shambhala, 2007
If you're wanting to be a peacemaker...
Pema Chodron's book is not for everyone Unlike some of her more popular books, this text stays closer to tradition: it is a line-by-line commentary on an ancient text, "The Way of the Boddhisattva." I bought it not knowing quite what I expected: but what I did find ...
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Being Upright: Zen Meditation and the Bodhisattva Precepts
Reb Anderson
Rodmell Press, 2000
great book from a great american zen master
"being upright" points directly to our daily lives and gives inspiration for practicing the all-important buddhist precepts. by expanding on each precept, anderson-roshi shows how they are not black-and-white rules, but not to be ignored either. he shows how our lives ...
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Faces of Compassion: Classic Bodhisattva Archetypes and Their Modern Expression
Taigen Daniel Leighton
Wisdom Publications, 2003
Important Text
This book is a powerful work which introduces us to some of the most profound bodhisattva's in Buddhist cosmology. In "Faces of Compassion" Taigen Dan Leighton brings these prime examples to life, taking us through an explorative adventure of these bodhisattvas both ...
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The Bodhisattva Vow: A Sourcebook
Chögyam Trungpa, Sakyong Mipham, ...
Vajradhatu Publications, 2005
A good place to start
This is a good little handbook about the Bodhisattva vow. Very clear and concise. Be forewarned that it is not an exhaustive or in-depth study of the vow, but it is great to give to loved ones who are curious about your spiritual path.
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The Path of the Human Being: Zen Teachings on the Bodhisattva Way
Dennis Genpo Merzel
Shambhala, 2005
Fascinating Introduction into Zen Buddhist Thought
The best book about Zazen practice and Zen buddhist philosophy I know and a book that led me to starting and continuing daily Zazen practice in earnest. My first reading of the book was like a home coming - and I have read it many more times since then. I have the ...
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Path to Buddhahood: Teachings on Gampopa's JEWEL ORNAMENT OF LIBERATION
Ringu Tulku
Shambhala, 2003
A Delightful Surprise
I was in two minds about buying this one, expecting a dry treatise on a difficult text. I am glad I took the risk.
Ringu Tulku puts the subtleties and pitfalls of meditation into clear language, although I suspect much of it may seem obscure to those inexperienced ...
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