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'''Thirty Seven Practices of All Bodhisattvas''' (Tib. ''rgyal sras lag len so bdun ma'') - an important [[lojong]] text by [[Gyalsé Tokmé Zangpo]]. In thirty seven verses, it gives instructions on how to follow the [[bodhisattva]] path. [[Kyabjé Trulshik Rinpoche]] said that the ''[[Eight Verses of Training the Mind]]'' represents the short version of lojong, the ''Thirty Seven Practices'' is the medium, and the ''[[Bodhicharyavatara]]'' is the extensive version.  
'''Thirty Seven Practices of All Bodhisattvas''' (Tib. ''rgyal sras lag len so bdun ma'') - an important [[lojong]] text by [[Gyalsé Tokmé Zangpo]]. In thirty seven verses, it gives instructions on how to follow the [[bodhisattva]] path. [[Kyabjé Trulshik Rinpoche]] has said that the ''[[Eight Verses of Training the Mind]]'' represents the short version of [[lojong]], the ''Thirty Seven Practices'' is the medium, and the ''[[Bodhicharyavatara]]'' is the extensive version.
 
In recent years, the text was taught and commented upon extensively by [[Ngawang Tendzin Norbu]].


==Teachings on Thirty Seven Practices of All Bodhisattvas==
==Teachings on Thirty Seven Practices of All Bodhisattvas==

Revision as of 09:43, 22 July 2007

Thirty Seven Practices of All Bodhisattvas (Tib. rgyal sras lag len so bdun ma) - an important lojong text by Gyalsé Tokmé Zangpo. In thirty seven verses, it gives instructions on how to follow the bodhisattva path. Kyabjé Trulshik Rinpoche has said that the Eight Verses of Training the Mind represents the short version of lojong, the Thirty Seven Practices is the medium, and the Bodhicharyavatara is the extensive version.

In recent years, the text was taught and commented upon extensively by Ngawang Tendzin Norbu.

Teachings on Thirty Seven Practices of All Bodhisattvas

Further Reading

  • Chökyi Dragpa, Uniting Wisdom and Compassion: Illuminating the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva, translated by Heidi Koppl, Wisdom, 2004
  • Dalai Lama, Commentary on the Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva , Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, 1996
  • Dilgo Khyentse, The Heart of Compassion: The Thirty-seven Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva, translated by Padmakara Translation Group, Shambhala ,2007
  • Geshe Sonam Rinchen, The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas, translated by Ruth Sonam, Snow Lion, 1997
  • Ringu Tulku, Daring Steps Towards Fearlessness: The Three Vehicles of Buddhism, Snow Lion, 2005 (Includes a commentary on the 37 Practices)

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