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)

 

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 East Tibet.

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 East Tibet.

 

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 East Tibet.

 

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 East Tibet.

 

 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 East Tibet.