Abstract In this book, Bhikkhu Anālayo investigates the genesis of the bodhisattva ideal, one
of the most important concepts in the history of Buddhist thought. He brings together material …

Guide) is rightly praised as a literary masterpiece of philosophy and ethics, so some modern
readers might be surprised to learn of the importance of ritual and devotion both in …

THE BRAHMAÅ NET SUÅTRA, an apocryphal scripture compiled in the mid-fifth century,
has long occupied a cardinal position in the practice of bodhisattva precepts in East Asia. In …

This practical commentary on one of the most important scriptures of the Pali canon will
provide essential sustenance for Buddhist practitioners. Ayya Khema is a mountain of …

Faces of Compassion introduces us to enlightened beings, the bodhisattvas of Buddhist
lore. They're not otherworldly gods with superhuman qualities but shining examples of our …

While all the worlds' major religions preach the virtues of altruistic, selfless behavior,
Tibetans, in particular, make altruism a primary focus of their spiritual practice. Tibetans' …

Śāntideva's eighth-century work the Guide to Bodhisattva Practice (Bodhicaryāvatāra) is one
of the crucial texts of the Buddhist ethical and philosophical tradition. This book serves as a …

Followers of the bodhisattvayana are usually introduced to buddhanature gradually through
philosophical and contemplative analysis, but it is an approach that only provides a partial …

An accessible, concise handbook for Buddhist laypeople on the ethical principles of lay
practice. Sincerely taking up these principles, which are advocated by the Buddha in the …