The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas: An Oral Teaching

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas: An Oral Teaching
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Geshe Sonam Rinchen
Translated by Ruth Sonam
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:112
Dimensions(mm): Height 215,Width 140
Category/GenreBuddhism
ISBN/Barcode 9781559390682
ClassificationsDewey:294.3422
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc
Imprint Snow Lion Publications
Publication Date 31 October 2001
Publication Country United States

Description

Recognizing their true potential and letting go of everything which could hinder them on their spiritual journey, Bodhisattvas entrust themselves to the path taught by the Buddha. Resisting disturbing emotions, they learn to respond to difficult situations in a constructive way. Fully understanding the nature of reality and the illusion-like nature of pleasure and pain, they overcome clinging attachment and aversion. In these ways, Bodhisattvas come to cherish living beings as the source of all happiness and are ultimately able to work solely for the good of all. Gyelsay Togmay Sangpo wrote The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas in the fourteenth century. His succinct and simple verses of advice summarize the quintessence of the Mahayana path to perfection. Geshe Sonam Rinchen's oral teachings elucidate these practices for the modern reader and show how we can transform our actions, feelings, and ways of thinking to become Bodhisattvas ourselves.

Author Biography

Geshe Sonam Rinchen was born in Tibet in 1933. He studied at Sera Je Monastery and in 1980 received the Lharampa Geshe degree. He teaches Buddhist philosophy and practice at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamsala, India.

Reviews

"Makes the meaning and the demanding character of the Bodhisattva ideal realistic for the contemporary reader. Offers insight upon insight as to the way a life should be led." -Library Journal