How Long to Read Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva

How Long Does it Take to Read Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 11 minutes to read Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva

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

Description

This modern translation of an essential Mahayana Buddhist text captures the meaning and musicality of Shantideva's original verse and provides readers with an accessible guide to its profound depths. This is a fresh translation of, and commentary on, Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva, perhaps the most renowned and thorough articulation of the bodhisattva path. Written by the eighth-century Indian monk Shantideva, Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva is a guide to becoming a bodhisattva, someone who is dedicated to achieving enlightenment in order to benefit all beings. Accomplished translator Khenpo David Karma Choephel communicates the power of Shantideva's insights through careful attention to both the meaning and the rhythmic pulse of each stanza, all the while providing necessary context and practical advice for modern readers. After presenting the full translation, Khenpo David Karma Choephel then introduces readers to the text, explaining the key points of each chapter with clarity and wisdom. Combining a uniquely poetic translation with detailed analysis, this book is a comprehensive guide to developing oneself in service of others. Teachings that have been at the heart of Mahayana practice for centuries are given new life, and the supporting commentary makes the text accessible and applicable to practitioners. Readers interested in the bodhisattva path will find this a comprehensive resource filled with captivating verse and incisive interpretations.

How long is Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva?

Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva is 305 pages long, and a total of 77,775 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 95% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 5 minutes to read Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva aloud.

What Reading Level is Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva?

Entering the Way of the Bodhisattva 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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