A bodhisattva is one who seeks liberation from suffering not only for
themselves, but for all beings. If you were a bodhisattva, how would you
respond in the face of chaos and difficulty? Is it possible to find calm
in the middle of a storm?
On Bodhisattva Mind, Pema Chödrön explores timeless insights and
practices from the teachings of an eighth-century Buddhist classic,
Shantideva's The Way of the Bodhisattva, to reveal a powerful core
truth that can move us all closer to the bodhisattva ideal.
An Unlikely Voice on Living a Virtuous Life
In the eyes of his fellow Indian scholars, Shantideva seemed lazy and
uninterested in his studies and was greatly resented. So they invited
the young slacker to give a prestigious talk--an honor reserved for only
the most realized Buddhist masters--hoping to humiliate him and force
him to leave the school. Instead, he delivered the timeless jewel known
today as The Way of the Bodhisattva.
Paradoxically, the key to true liberation, he taught, is in taming the
mind. Like a wild elephant, the distracted mind causes emotions to
escalate. But if the mind is trained to be steady and open, no matter
what comes at you, you will remain solid in the immediacy of your
experience.
On Bodhisattva Mind, Pema Chödrön leads you through an all-new series
of practices inspired by Shantideva to help you tether your thoughts and
emotions--not as a limiting force, but as a means to restore yourself in
the freedom of the present moment.
Experience the Spaciousness Available in Every Moment
If we approach the wildness of our mind like a horse whisperer using
gentleness, compassion, and kindness, we return to our natural state of
expansiveness that is always available to us, says Pema Chödrön.
Encompassing a rich span of insights from this gifted teacher,
Bodhisattva Mind shows us how to connect with the spacious, clear, and
unbiased nature of our minds, and experience the joy of complete
freedom.
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