How Long to Read A Guide to the Bodhisattava's Way of Life

How Long Does it Take to Read A Guide to the Bodhisattava's Way of Life?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read A Guide to the Bodhisattava's Way of Life by Shantideva

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Shantideva’s Bodhisattvacharyavatara (A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life) holds a unique place in Mahayana Buddhism akin to that of the Dhammapada in Hinayana Buddhism and the Bhagavadgita in Hinduism. In combining those rare qualities of scholastic precision, spiritual depth and poetical beauty, its appeal extends to a wide audience of Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Composed in India during the 8th century of the Christian era, it has since been an inspiration to millions of people throughout the world. This present translation by Stephen Batchelor is based upon a 12th century Tibetan commentary as orally explained by Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey. The ninth chapter on wisdom has been expanded for this edition with relevant commentarial passages.

How long is A Guide to the Bodhisattava's Way of Life?

A Guide to the Bodhisattava's Way of Life by Shantideva is 196 pages long, and a total of 50,176 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Guide to the Bodhisattava's Way of Life Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 34 minutes to read A Guide to the Bodhisattava's Way of Life aloud.

What Reading Level is A Guide to the Bodhisattava's Way of Life?

A Guide to the Bodhisattava's Way of Life is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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