Thousands of prices just dropped across Thryft
Our price drop is now live! Find lowered prices on thousands of one-of-a-kind finds across Thryft
Free delivery on all orders above $30
Get 10% off all year round! Join Thryft Club
Get 10% off all year round and $10 off your next order! Join Thryft Club

Your cart

Your cart is empty

Check out these collections!

Bestselling Fiction
Bestselling Nonfiction
Bestselling Books for Children
Vintage and Rare Books
Vinyl Records
Women's Clothing
Men's Clothing

Find more of what you love

Get thoughtful picks from Thryft’s ever-changing collection of pre-loved books, vinyl and CDs—plus occasional sales and events.

By signing up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Thryft. You can unsubscribe at any time.

This item is sold out

Get an email when a matching copy is available again.

The Way of the Bodhisattva: A Translation of the Bodhicharyavatara

Padmakara Translation Group, Śāntideva

Which copies would you like?
Condition and budgetAny condition · No price limit

Excludes delivery. This filters future availability alerts; it is not a price-drop alert.

We check inventory once a day. We’ll email you once when we find a matching copy. Copies aren’t reserved. This does not sign you up for marketing emails.
Sale

The Way of the Bodhisattva: A Translation of the Bodhicharyavatara

by Padmakara Translation Group, Śāntideva
Save up to 34%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$25.34  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

The estimated retail price shown next to any listed item represents the first-hand prices we've seen elsewhere, or the estimated original retail price of a comparable item of the same quality, construction and material offered elsewhere in new condition.

The Way of the Bodhisattva: A Translation of the Bodhicharyavatara
The Way of the Bodhisattva: A Translation of the Bodhicharyavatara

Timeless guide to compassion and selfless action.

If the concept of boundless compassion and acting for the benefit of others resonates with you, "The Way of the Bodhisattva" might be an enlightening read. It's not just a book; it's a spiritual journey that has inspired countless individuals over centuries to live altruistically. Shantideva's verses, combined with insights from notable figures like the Dalai Lama, offer a profound exploration of the Buddhist path of the Bodhisattva. This could be a transformative experience for anyone interested in profound spiritual growth and the development of benevolence.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Sale

The Way of the Bodhisattva: A Translation of the Bodhicharyavatara

by Padmakara Translation Group, Śāntideva
Save up to 34%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$25.34  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

The estimated retail price shown next to any listed item represents the first-hand prices we've seen elsewhere, or the estimated original retail price of a comparable item of the same quality, construction and material offered elsewhere in new condition.

Condition guide

Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

Find out more about our process here.

ISBN: 9781590303887
Authors: Padmakara Translation Group, Śāntideva
Publisher: Shambhala Classics
Date of Publication: 2006-09-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Religion, Philosophy
Related Topics: Spirituality, Buddhism, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.27
(rated by 7709 readers)

Description

The classic Buddhist text and “essential guidebook” on the ideal of compassion and the methods of attaining it. Treasured by Buddhists of all traditions, The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara) is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment and generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. This text has been studied, practiced, and expounded upon in an unbroken tradition for centuries, first in India, and later in Tibet. Presented in the form of a personal meditation in verse, it outlines the path of the Bodhisattvas—those who renounce the peace of individual enlightenment and vow to work for the liberation of all beings and to attain buddhahood for their sake. This version, translated from the Tibetan, is a revision by the translators of the 1997 edition. Included are a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, a new translator's preface, a thorough introduction, a note on the translation, and three appendices of commentary by the Nyingma master Kunzang Pelden.
 

Timeless guide to compassion and selfless action.

If the concept of boundless compassion and acting for the benefit of others resonates with you, "The Way of the Bodhisattva" might be an enlightening read. It's not just a book; it's a spiritual journey that has inspired countless individuals over centuries to live altruistically. Shantideva's verses, combined with insights from notable figures like the Dalai Lama, offer a profound exploration of the Buddhist path of the Bodhisattva. This could be a transformative experience for anyone interested in profound spiritual growth and the development of benevolence.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

You might enjoy this if…

View book details