Difficult Beginnings: Three Works on the Bodhisattva Path - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9781570626708

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by Mark Tatz (Author)

This is the first English translation of the works of Candragomin--a seventh-century Indian philosopher and poet--which have been highly influential in the practice of Buddhism over the past twelve centuries. The book provides an excellent introduction to Mahayana, the "middle way" of the Buddhist path. It will appeal to anyone interested in Eastern Religion.

Candragomin is regarded in the Indo-Tibetan tradition as an exemplar of the bodhisattva ideal. Difficult Beginnings presents three of the most important works. "Candragomin's Resolve" is a short verse aspiration. "Twenty Verses on the Bodhisattva Vow" is a basis for exposition of the bodhisattva vow. "Praise in Confession" recounts the problems that Candragomin encountered in his spiritual practice.

Dr. Tatz provides an excellent introduction to the theory and practice of the bodhisattva path, the ideal of attaining buddhahood--awakening--as well as the commitment to teach and guide others on this path. Also included is a fascinating account of Candragomin's life, and lengthy commentary on the three works presented here.

Author Biography

Mark Tatz, author/translator of Rebirth: A Tibetan Game of Liberation, received a doctorate in Buddhist Studies from the University of British Columbia.

Number of Pages: 128

Dimensions: 0.44 x 8.54 x 5.52 IN

Publication Date: May 01, 2001

$23.58

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