A Guide to Bodhisattva's Way of Life Pattern The sun is often recognized

The sun is often recognized as a symbol of rebirth

via primordial awareness

Stone size: 27x21mm Sail

Three strands of hand-knotted waxed cotton with small brass cube beads

A Guide to Bodhisattva's Way of Life Pattern The sun is often recognizedShantideva's Bodhisattvacharyavatara (A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life) holds a unique place in Mahayana Buddhism akin to that of the Dhammapada in Hinayana Buddhism and the Bhagavadgita in Hinduism. In combining those rare qualities of scholastic precision, spiritual depth and poetical beauty, its appeal extends to a wide audience of Buddhists and non Buddhists alike. Composed in India during the 8th century of the Christian era, it has since