Bodhisattva Vow Talks
The Bodhisattva vow is a vow (Sanskrit: praṇidhāna, lit. aspiration or resolution) taken by some Mahāyāna Buddhists to achieve full buddhahood for the sake of all sentient beings. One who has taken the vow is nominally known as a bodhisattva (a being working towards buddhahood). This can be done by venerating all Buddhas and by cultivating supreme moral and spiritual perfection, to be placed in the service of others. In particular, bodhisattvas promise to practice the six perfections of giving, moral discipline, patience, effort, concentration and wisdom in order to fulfill their bodhicitta aim of attaining buddhahood for the sake of all beings.
The vow is commonly taken in a ritual setting, overseen by a senior monastic, teacher or guru. Whereas the prātimokṣa vows cease at death, the bodhisattva vow extends into future lives. The bodhisattva vows should not be confused with the Bodhisattva Precepts (Skt. bodhisattva-śīla), which are specific ethical guidelines for bodhisattvas.
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No Abode Dharma Talk - July 10th, 2021, AfternoonThe first in-person gathering at No Abode since 2020 Hindrances, Obstacles, true dharma, Confession and Repentance, Bodhisattva Vow... |
Jul 10 2021 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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This Little Light Of Mine Shosan, Blue Cliff Record, Bodhisattva Vow, Dokusan, Freedom |
Jun 20 2021 |
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Ramaytush Skillful Effort Four Noble Truths, Ordinary Mind, Bodhisattva Vow, Platform Sutra, Daily Life... |
Apr 03 2021 |
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Alive Or Dead Blue Cliff Record, Diversity, Tassajara, Bodhisattva Vow |
Jan 16 2021 |
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July 21st, 2020, Serial No. 02759 Karma, Don't Know Mind, Fox, Culture, Bodhisattva Vow, Ego, Big Mind, Heart... |
Jul 21 2020 |
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October 10th, 2019, Serial No. 02705 Precepts, Bodhisattva Vow, Soto Zen, Mahayana, Vows, Intuition, Vinaya, Buddha Nature... |
Oct 10 2019 |
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Following through with the Dung ShovelingCompassion, Zazen, Priest, Faith, Bodhisattva Vow, Suzuki Roshi, japanese, Intimacy... |
May 07 2016 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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A Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony: Your Mind Is Becoming BuddhaPrecepts, Bodhisattva Vow, Perfect Wisdom, Lotus Sutra, Perfect Wisdom, Precepts,... |
Feb 07 2015 No Abode Hermitage |
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I always think of Hunan in SpringBodhisattva Vow, Koan, Perfection of Wisdom, Perfect Wisdom, japanese, Sangha,... |
Apr 12 2014 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Buddha Mind Seal and the Teachings of Perfect WisdomThe Buddha Mind Seal and the Teachings of Perfect Wisdom March 2, 2013 PM Perfect Wisdom, Bodhisattva Vow, Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Jukai |
Mar 02 2013 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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A Special Transmission Outside the ScripturesA Special Transmission Outside the Scriptures Buddha Mind, Transmission, Samadhi, Bodhisattva Vow, Dogen |
Feb 02 2013 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Ornament of the Sage's Mind Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Bodhisattva Vow, Precepts, Confession and Repentance... |
Feb 02 2013 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |