Like the bestselling A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of the Night; Practicing Wisdom focuses on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva. While the former includes only a brief introduction to Shantideva's complex and crucial ninth chapter on insight; Practicing Wisdom is a full and detailed follow-up commentary; making it an invaluable statement on the fundamental concept behind Buddhist thought and practice. Shantideva says at the beginning of the final chapter of his Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life: "All branches of the Buddha's teachings are taught for the sake of wisdom. If you wish to bring an end to suffering; you must develop wisdom." Shantideva's ninth chapter is revered in Tibetan Buddhist circles as one of the most authoritative expositions of the Buddha's core insight; and all other Buddhist practices are means to support the generation of this wisdom within the practitioner. In Practicing Wisdom; the Dalai Lama reaffirms his reputation as a great scholar; communicator; and embodiment of the Buddha's Way by illuminating Shantideva's verses; drawing on contrasting commentaries from the Nyingma and Gelug lineages; and leading the reader through the stages of insight up to the highest view of emptiness. These teachings; delivered in southern France in 1993; have been masterfully translated; edited; and annotated by Geshe Thupten Jinpa; the Dalai Lama's primary translator and founder of the Institute of Tibetan Classics.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good; but incomplete...By Bookworm64Like this book a lot; and learned quite a bit from it. This does cover a lot of the old regulations and practices of the Roman legions; and much of it; if not all; is still quite applicable today. I would have given it five stars; but this edition of the book omits the last two chapters of siege and naval warfare. Quite a shame; when one considers how much information this slender volume contains.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. As an amateur military historian and veteran this is one ...By walter tillmanAs an amateur military historian and veteran this is one of the easiest and most fascinating reads out there. It was enlightening to compare this to other books throughout the years on the topic; and to know that many of the training concepts and methods used in today's military trace their roots back to Roman times.I'd call this a must read for anyone interested in military history; theory; roman history; and should be added into the curriculum for current military NCO leadership development programs.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Easy to read; Informative; and Engaging.By NirajPierceGreat book about tactics and military plans during the Roman times. Very easy to read and informative. Using it as research and has been a wonderful source. Recommended.
