{"product_id":"queering-shantidevas-the-way-of-david-franklin-sparks-9798895877869","title":"Queering Shantideva's the Way of the Bodhisattva: A Buddhist Classic in Contemporary Queer Vernacular","description":"\u003cp\u003eClass Has Been In Session For Over 1300 Years\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Shantideva first served these verses at Nalanda University in 8th Century India, he didn't just teach - he levitated, gagged and entire institution, and left behind a masterclass in spiritual awakening that has been slaying ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Way of the Bodhisattva\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't just ancient tea - it's the ultimate guide to transforming yourself through compassion and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, this timeless Buddhist classic struts onto the modern stage in contemporary queer vernacular. Neither a commentary nor a paraphrase, this verse-by-verse translation maintains the profound wisdom of the original Sanskrit while expressing the teachings in the vibrant language of our culture. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to Buddhist thought, this fresh translation makes Shantideva's wisdom accessible without losing any of its transcendent fierceness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Franklin Sparks, Shantideva\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798895877869\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dfrae Media Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/17\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.44d","brand":"David Franklin Sparks","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46401714651391,"sku":"9798895877869","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_94ff7927-f746-4e60-ae9d-189e99e51318.jpg?v=1733888453","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/queering-shantidevas-the-way-of-david-franklin-sparks-9798895877869","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}