For the Benefit of All Beings

A Commentary on The Way of the Bodhisattva

By: Lama The Fourteenth Dalai, Padmakara Translation Group - translator

Narrated by: James Gimian, Wulstan Fletcher

The fourteenth Dalai Lama, a living embodiment of the bodhisattva ideal, presents here detailed practical guidance based on sections of The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva, the best-known text of Mahayana Buddhism. The Dalai Lama explains this classic and beloved work, showing how anyone can develop a truly "good heart" and the aspiration for the enlightenment of all beings. In this book, the Dalai Lama's profound knowledge is evident--the result of extensive training. Here he shares his extraordinary insight into the human condition and what it means to be a responsible and caring person. This book was previously published under the title A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night.

Amazing insights for anyone

This is very specific to certain practitioners of Buddhism but can be applied to anyone if you listen thoughtfully. The chapter on patience (6 but called chapter 8 here) was my favorite most thought-provoking.

Buddhist prayer

His holiness explains his interpretation and original text performed by an actor of exceptional voice.