How to be caring : an ancient guide to a compassionate life / Shantideva ; selected, translated, and introduced by Jay L. Garfield.



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"The translation is from the Tibetan edition by Śāntideva and rGyal tshab rje, Byang chub sems pa'i spyod pa la 'jug pa'i rnam bshad Rgyal sras 'jug ngogs, published by the Gelugpa Student Welfare Committee, Sarnath, in 1999"--Page 147. In English and original Tibetan texts with parallel English translation.

Title
How to be caring : an ancient guide to a compassionate life / Shantideva ; selected, translated, and introduced by Jay L. Garfield.
Artist
Garfield, Jay L., 1955- compiler, translator, writer of introduction.
Subjects
Language
English, tib
Type
Book
Abstract
"Written by the medieval Indian Buddhist monk Shantideva, The Bodhicaryavatara is one of the most beloved and frequently taught works in Buddhism and a favorite of the Dalai Lama. An inspiring and powerful poem that uses a gripping, first-person, confessional voice, itis the most systematic work of ethical thought in the Indo-Tibetan Buddhist tradition. And its invaluable insights, exhortations, and encouragements about how we can relieve suffering by becoming more caring and compassionate are universal. In How to Be Caring, philosopher and Buddhist scholar Jay Garfield presents a lively new translation of selected verses from Shantideva's text that capture its powerful lessons for all of us. The result is the clearest, most concise, and most accessible introduction to this masterful Buddhist guidebook about how we can change the world by changing ourselves. Focusing on the life of a bodhisattva, a person committed to attaining awakening for the benefit of all beings, Shantideva argues that the first step to reducing suffering and making the world better is to conquerour own psychopathologies. Urging us to remember that we won't live forever and therefore need to think about what is most important, the work seeks to inspire us and teach us how to be more generous, thoughtful, polite, patient, committed, and self-aware. Featuring an introduction and the original Tibetan text on facing pages, this dazzling volume is filled with wisdom that still speaks directly to readers today"--Front jacket flap.
Year
2025
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