Original Virtue: Teachings on Sakya Pandita’s Guide to the Buddhist Path

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Original Virtue provides a clear guide to essential Buddhist practices based upon the teachings of the Tibetan scholar Sakya Pandita contained in the 13th century text, Illuminating the Sage’s Intent. The main theme of the book is cultivation of bodhicitta, that is, the altruistic intention to gain full enlightenment in order to benefit all sentient beings. This may be acheived through taking refuge in the Triple Gem, developing loving kindness and compassion and practicing the six virtues of generosity, morality, patience, diligence, meditation and wisdom.

It is a luminous and succinct teaching which is invaluable to our spiritual development.