{"product_id":"a-flash-of-lightning-in-the-dark-of-night-a-guide-to-the-bodhisattvas-way-of-life-shambhala-dragon-editions","title":"A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night: A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life (Shambhala Dragon Editions)","description":"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. The bodhisattvas' enemies are the ego, passion, and hatred; their weapons are generosity, patience, perseverance, and wisdom.\n\nIn Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama is considered to be a living embodiment of this spiritual ideal. His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama presents here a detailed manual of practical philosophy, based on The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara), a well-known text of Mahayana Buddhism written by Shantideva. The Dalai Lama explains and amplifies the text, alluding throughout to the experience of daily life and showing how anyone can develop bodhichitta, the wish for perfect enlightenment for the sake of others. This book will surely become a standard manual for all those who wish to make the bodhisattva ideal a living experience.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0877739714\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0877739714.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Dalai Lama|Padmakara Translation Group\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41574978617402,"sku":"DBV.0877739714.A","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0877739714-0.jpg?v=1785552120","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/a-flash-of-lightning-in-the-dark-of-night-a-guide-to-the-bodhisattvas-way-of-life-shambhala-dragon-editions","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}