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The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech: A Detailed Commentary on Shantideva’s Way of the Bodhisattva
The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech: A Detailed Commentary on Shantideva’s Way of the Bodhisattva
The Bodhicharyavatara, or Way of the Bodhisattva, composed by the eighth-century Indian master Shantideva, has occupied an important place in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition throughout its history. It is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment through generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. In this commentary, Kunzang Pelden has compiled the pith instructions of his teacher Patrul Rinpoche, the celebrated author of The Words of My Perfect Teacher.
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Product details
Product details
Shambhala Publications
02/09/2010
Pages: 512
Size: 6 x 9
ISBN: 9781590306994
Who is the journal for?
Who is the journal for?
- Great for new meditators and those looking to rejuvenate their practice.
- Those interested in cultivating more spaciousness, deepening their relationship with themselves, and finding a non-digital path towards reflection, guidance, and contemplative support.
- The journal also provides an avenue to take your practice beyond your life, making it a perfect tool for book clubs and meditation groups.
Practices You’ll Learn
Practices You’ll Learn
- Clearing the Stale Energies: A method to create more stillness and ease during meditation.
- Shamata: A meditation practice to increase awareness, clarity, and focus.
- Tonglen: A compassion practice to cultivate boundless compassion for all beings, including yourself.
- Loving Kindness: A meditation practice of sending goodwill to all beings.
About the Author
Kunzang Palden
Kunzang Pelden (sometimes known as Khenpo Kunpel) was born in Tibet in 1862. Renowned for his spiritual realization, he was one of the great monk-scholars of the nonsectarian movement and was instrumental in the preservation of the oral traditions and teachings of the Nyingma school
