Engaging in Bodhisattva Behavior (sPyod-‘jug, Bodhisattvacharya-avatara)

Introductory Note on the Translation: Discusses textual diversity, Sanskrit–Tibetan discrepancies, translation principles, and the aim of balancing accuracy, poetic flow, and meditative usefulness. Chapter One: The Benefits of Bodhichitta: Explains the supreme value of bodhichitta and its transformative power. Chapter Two: Openly Admitting Previous Negative Acts: Presents offerings, refuge, confession, awareness of death, and purification. Chapter Three: Gaining Hold of a Bodhichitta Aim: Develops rejoicing, request for Dharma, dedication, and the formal generation of bodhichitta. Chapter Four: Taking Care about Bodhichitta: Warns against abandoning bodhichitta and urges vigilance against disturbing emotions. Chapter Five: Safeguarding with Alertness: Emphasizes mindfulness, alertness, ethical restraint, and guarding the mind. Chapter Six: Showing Patience: Teaches patience as an antidote to anger and resentment. Chapter Seven: Joyful Perseverance: Encourages courageous effort in bodhisattva training. Chapter Eight: Far-Reaching Mental Stability: Discusses concentration, solitude, and meditation on exchanging self and others. Chapter Nine: Far-Reaching Discriminating Awareness: Presents wisdom, emptiness, and Madhyamaka-oriented analysis. Chapter Ten: Dedication: Dedicates all virtue to the welfare, liberation, and enlightenment of all beings