A reading from Bodhicharyavatara

Prof Jayanti Basu, founder trustee of Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra, read out select Sanskrit verses from Bodhicharyavatara, a foundational text by 8th century Buddhist master Shantideva on the Bodhisattva’s way of life. The verses on developing bodhichitta and guarding the mind drew attention to their applicability in today’s world.

The session held in hybrid mode on January 31 was followed by a question-and-answer round with Prof Basu and Dr Anindya Chatterjee, meditation teacher and managing trustee of Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra.