. . "This poem for daily living has inspired many generations of Buddhists and non-Buddhists since it was first composed in the 8th century by Shantideva. This translation conveys the great lucidity and poetic beauty of the original, while preserving its full impact and spiritual insight."@en . . . . . . . . "Religion & beliefs."@en . . . . "Guide to the Bodhistavva's way of life a Buddhist poem for today"@en . .