This is the annotated edition including * an extensive annotation of more than 10.000 words about the history and basics of Buddhism, written by Thomas William Rhys Davids 'The Path of Light' is the first rendering of the Bodhicharyavatara of Santideva into and a manual of Mahayana Buddhism. Contents: Editorial Note Introduction Chapter I - The Praise Of The Thought Of Enlightenment Chapter Ii - The Confession Of Sin Chapter Iii - Taking The Thought Of Enlightenment Chapter Iv - Heedfulness In The Thought Of Enlightenment Chapter V - Watchfulness Chapter Vi - The Perfect Long-Suffering Chapter Vii - The Perfect Strength Chapter Viii - The Perfect Contemplation Chapter Ix - The Perfect Knowledge Appendix