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 …

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 …

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 …

Treasured by Buddhists of all traditions, The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara) is
a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment and to generating the qualities of love …

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 …

Abstract In China and Tibet, and under the gaze of the global media, the five-year period
from February 2009 to February 2014 saw the self-immolations of at least 127 Tibetan …

Buddhism is an ancient religion and philosophy of living that is practised worldwide. More
recent interest in mindfulness as a practice and intervention in the West has highlighted …

In the Buddhist religion, the concept of dana or “selfless giving” is the first virtue among the
Six Paramitas or Perfections. All Dana volunteers are given six hours of training over nearly …

Although Buddhist traditions do not promote martyrdom, giving one's body as a gift is an
ideal found in many Buddhist narratives. This article studies the gift of limbs and body of the …