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Compassion is the guiding principle of the bodhisattvas, those who vow to attain enlightenment in order to liberate all sentient beings from the suffering and confusion of imperfect existence. To this end, they must renounce all self-centered goals and consider only the well-being of others.... read more
First Sentence
THE Bodhicharyavatara opens with homage to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, who are considered as the supreme recipients of offerings.
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Authors & Contributors
- S?a?ntideva (Author)
- Bstan- ?dzin-rgya-mtsho
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