Transcendent Wisdom
The ninth chapter ofThe Way of the Bodhisattvarequires a book in itself . . . . I refer you to the excellent explanation in the introduction to the Padmakara translation ofThe Way of the Bodhisattvaand to His Holiness the Dalai Lama's bookTranscendent Wisdom[from Snow Lion Publications]."—Pema Chödrön, author ofHow to Meditate"This incredible teaching on the Wisdom Section of Shantideva'sA Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Lifehas been meticulously translated by B. Alan Wallace with the additional bonus of an oral commentary by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It does assume some background in Buddhist philosophy on the part of the listeners and that particular section can be challenging but this is a very clear elucidation and this updated edition is a key work for Buddhist scholars."—Mandala"In this book we have the Dalai Lama at full strength...a profound work."—Parabola