Free download of Mahayana translations
We are pleased to present a new translation of
Shantideva's Bodhisattva-charyavatara,
Entering the Conduct of the Bodhisattvas
accompanied by a translation of
Drops of Nectar
an important Tibetan commentary on the
Bodhisattva-charyavatara
by Khenpo Kunpal (1862-1943)
a direct student of Paltrül Rinpoche (1808-1887)
Khenpo Kunpal’s written commentary is further
elaborated upon through an oral commentary by Khenpo Chöga, a highly qualified
scholar from Shri Singha University of Dzogchen Monastery in
The first four chapters are now available as a free download. More chapters
will be added to our web-site as they become available. All texts and commentaries
have been translated by Andreas Kretschmar and are presented as a gift of
dharma. The English text is edited by Judith S. Amtzis.
With best wishes
Andreas Kretschmar
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Contents
A short introduction to the work by the translator,
Andreas Kretschmar (44Kb).
The first chapter and commentary (2.3
Mb) Version: July 2004
This file contains the first chapter of Shantideva's
root text together with Khenpo Kunpal's written commentary, following Paltrül
Rinpoche's oral explanation lineage. The chapter explains the benefits of
bodhicitta. Each section of Khenpo Kunpal's written commentary is carefully
explained by Khenpo Chöga from the Shri Singha University of Dzogchen Monastery
in
This first volume of the text is
prefaced by a translator's introduction of interest to the academic reader as
well as introductions by Khenpo Chöga, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Khenpo Ape, Kyabje
Khenpo Trashi Palden, Khenpo Palden Sherab and Khenpo Namdröl.
The second chapter and commentary (1.2 Mb)
Version: July 2004
This file contains the second chapter of Shantideva's
root text together with Khenpo Kunpal's written commentary, following Paltrül
Rinpoche's oral explanation lineage. The chapter teaches the confession of
one's negative deeds. Each section of Khenpo Kunpal's written commentary is
carefully explained by Khenpo Chöga from the Shri Singha University of Dzogchen
Monastery in
The third chapter and commentary (0.6
Mb) Version: July 2004
This file contains the third chapter of Shantideva's
root text together with Khenpo Kunpal's written commentary, following Paltrül
Rinpoche's oral explanation lineage. The chapter teaches how to thoroughly
adopt bodhicitta. Each section of Khenpo Kunpal's written commentary is
carefully explained by Khenpo Chöga from the Shri Singha University of Dzogchen
Monastery in
The fourth chapter and commentary
(0.7 Mb) Version: July 2004
This file contains the fourth chapter of Shantideva's
root text together with Khenpo Kunpal's written commentary, following Paltrül
Rinpoche's oral explanation lineage. The chapter teaches heedfulness. Each
section of Khenpo Kunpal's written commentary is carefully explained by Khenpo
Chöga from the Shri Singha University of Dzogchen Monastery in
The fifth chapter and
commentary (1.0 Mb) Version: July 2004
This file contains the fifth chapter of Shantideva's
root text together with Khenpo Kunpal's written commentary, following Paltrül
Rinpoche's oral explanation lineage. The chapter teaches introspection. Each
section of Khenpo Kunpal's written commentary is carefully explained by Khenpo
Chöga from the Shri Singha University of Dzogchen Monastery in
Preisung genannt „Edle Weisheitsqualitäten
des Glorreichen (Mañjughosha – Gangloma – gang gi blo gros ma)“ 135kb Version: September 2008
Der
indische Meister Vajrayudha schrieb eine Preisung an den Bodhisattva Manjushri,
die ins Tibetische übersetzt wurde und die sich bei den Gelehrten Tibets großer
Beliebtheit erfreute. Hier findet sich eine deutsche Übersetzung der Preisung
zusammen mit einem Kommentar von Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820-1892).
The translator is happy to receive corrections and revisions from other
translators, editors and readers. Up-to-date editions of these texts will be
placed every six months or so at:
http://www.tibet.dk/pktc/onlinepubs.htm
Please send corrections and suggestions to Andreas
Kretschmar
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