Best Translation of Bodhicharyavatara

[KonchogUrgyenNyima]

Hello all,

What is your favorite english translation of Bodhicharyavatara? Why is it your favorite?

I personally am looking for whichever translation is most literal and if anyone could point me in the direction, i would be very grateful.

Thanks so much, looking forward to your responses!

[Sādhaka]

I like the Wallace translation.

It may or may not be the best; but it’s likely in the top two or three at least....

[KonchogUrgyenNyima]

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I believe this is the one. The footnotes include where the Tibetan and Sanskrit versions differ, and other excellent info.

I also have a Stephen Bachelor translation but haven't read it in detail.

Hello, can you post another link to this version? I don’t think that link is working anymore.

[明安 Myoan]

Here you go.

A paperback copy is worth having on your shelf, too.

[Dhammanando]

Anybody has any opinion or few cents worth of suggestions?

I don't know which is the best translation of the Tibetan edition, but of the Sanskrit I know of none better than the one you already have. Don't be put off by Skilton and Crosby being academics; they are also practising Buddhists of several decades standing.

[Könchok Thrinley]

Anybody has any opinion or few cents worth of suggestions?

I don't know which is the best translation of the Tibetan edition, but of the Sanskrit I know of none better than the one you already have. Don't be put off by Skilton and Crosby being academics; they are also practising Buddhists of several decades standing.

Oh thank you venerable! I might then invest into their translation once it is possible for me.