One of the great classics of Mahayana Buddhism," The Way of the Bodhisattva ("Bodhicharyavatara) is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment, and to generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. Presented in the form of a personal meditation in verse, it outlines the path of the bodhisattvas-those beings who renounce the peace of an individual salvation and vow to work for the deliverance of all beings, and to attain enlightenment for their sake. The text is beloved by Buddhists of all traditions.
Originally written in India in Sanskrit, the text first appeared in Tibetan translation in the eighth century. The fact that it has been expounded, studied, and practiced in Tibet in an unbroken tradition lends the Tibetan version of the "Bodhicharyavatara a particular authority. The present version has therefore been translated from the Tibetan, following a commentary by the Nyingma master Kunzang Pelden, renowned for its thoroughness, clarity, and accessibility.

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, compassion, generosity, and patience. This text has been studied, practiced, and expounded upon in an unbroken tradition for centuries. 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 is translated from the Tibetan and includes a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, a translator's preface, a thorough introduction, a note on the translation, and three appendices of commentary by the Nyingma master Kunzang Pelden.

This famous and universally loved poem for daily living has inspired many generations of Buddhists and non-Buddhists since it was first composed in the 8th century by the famous Indian Buddhist master Shantideva.
This new translation, made under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, conveys the great lucidity and poetic beauty of the original, while preserving its full impact and spiritual insight.
Reading these verses slowly, while contemplating their meaning, has a profoundly liberating effect on the mind. The poem invokes special positive states of mind, moves us from suffering and conflict to happiness and peace, and gradually introduces us to the entire Mahayana Buddhist path to enlightenment. "Este famoso y universalmente admirado poema para la vida diaria ha inspirado a innumerables generaciones de budistas y no budistas desde que fue compuesto en el siglo VIII por el reconocido maestro budista indio Shantideva. Leer con detenimiento estas estrofas contemplando su significado tiene un profundo y efecto liberador sobre la mente. Este poema inspira estados mentales positivos, nos ayuda a transformar el sufrimiento y el conflicto en felicidad y paz, y nos introduce de manera gradual en el camino budista mahayana completo hacia la iluminacion."

"Jos olen oppinut jotain myotatunnosta ja bodhisattvan harjoituksista, se on taman teoksen ansiota." - Dalai-lama Bodhisattvan harjoituksia on mahdollisesti keskeisin buddhalaisuuden klassikko, opas valaistumismielen kehittamiseen. Sen perusteella on opiskeltu, harjoitettu ja opetettu dharmaa vuosisatojen ajan katkeamattomana perinteena, ensin Intiassa ja myohemmin Tiibetissa. Siina kerrotaan, kuinka bodhisattva itsetutkiskelun keinoin hylkaa pyrkimyksensa henkilokohtaiseen valaistumiseensa tyoskennellakseen kaikkien olentojen vapauden eteen. Suomennos on tehty tiibetinkielesta ja perustuu nyingma-mestari Kunzang Peldenin kommentaariin. Kaantajaryhma Padmakara on julkaissut buddhalaisia teksteja vuodesta 1987 ranskaksi, englanniksi seka muilla eurooppalaisilla kielilla. Padmakaran ensimmainen suomennos ilmestyi vuonna 2011.