Shantideva books in order
8th-century Indian Buddhist monk and scholar
- Lived
- 685–763
- Books
- 1
Shantideva published 1 poetry collection. The best-known is Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Shantideva
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Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra
Shantideva's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra (2003)
About Shantideva
Shantideva was an 8th-century CE Indian philosopher, Buddhist monk, poet, and scholar at the mahavihara of Nalanda. He was an adherent of the Mādhyamaka philosophy of Nāgārjuna. Abhayadatta Sri also lists Shantideva as one of the eighty-four mahasiddhas and is known as Bhusuku Pa (布苏固巴).
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Shantideva FAQ
- How many books has Shantideva written?
- Shantideva published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Shantideva's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra.
- What is Shantideva's most famous book?
- Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra is Shantideva's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.