Perfection of wisdom (Chapter nine). Bodhicaryavatara: A guide to the bodhisattva’s way of life

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PERFECTION OF WISDOM (CHAPTER IX)

BODHICARYAVATARA

A Guide to a Bodhisattva’s Way of Life

Bodhisattva Shantideva

Translated by Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul

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TIBET HOUSE Cultural Centre of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

PERFECTION OF WISDOM (CHAPTER NINE)

B O D H I C A R Y A V AT A R A A GUIDE TO THE BODHISATTVA’S WAY OF LIFE BODHISATTVA SHANTIDEVA

Tibet House Publication

©2014 Tibet House, New Delhi All rights reserved First Edition: 2014 Published by: Tibet House Cultural Centre of His Holiness the Dalai Lama 1 Insitutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi - 110003 (PDLORIÀFH#WLEHWKRXVHLQ :HEVLWHZZZWLEHWKRXVHLQ Tel: +91 11 2461 1515 NOT FOR SALE Printed in New Delhi, India

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PERFECTION OF WISDOM CHAPTER BODHICARYAVATARA A GUIDE TO THE BODHISATTVA’S WAY OF LIFE BODHISATTVA SHANTIDEVA

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Tenet Systems (in English): This class introduces students to the concepts and philosophy of the different tenet systems of Buddhism. Day and time: Sundays, 4:00 pm




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Certificate Courses


Bodhisattva Shantideva’s Bodhicaryavatara (A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life) Chapters 1 – 7 (Series I): This course focuses on the perfections of generosity, ethical discipline, patience and enthusiastic perseverance, and the topic of bodhicitta. Day and time: Fridays, 6:00 pm




Arya Nagarjuna’s Mulamadhyamikakarika (Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way): Chapters 1, 18, 22, 24, 25 and 26 of the text are being covered. Entry into this course is only for those who previously registered for it. Day and time: Sundays, 12:00 pm




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15-Day Study Retreat on Acharya Chandrakirti’s ‘Entry into the Middle Way’ and the commentary on it by Lama Tsongkhapa: September 23 – October 7, 2014

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