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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The Virtue of the Bodhisattva's Delayed Gratification Lay, New Year, Bodhisattva Vow, Lotus Sutra, Non-attachment |
Dec 15 2012 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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When Dharma fills Body and MindWhen Dharma Fills Body and Mind Thich Nhat Hanh, Nirvana, Religion, Bodhisattva Vow |
Jul 13 2012 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Facing Change and Realizing Peace Bodhisattva Vow, Balance, Addiction, Community |
Jul 12 2012 The Yoga Room |
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To Study the Way is to Study the SelfSerial: BZ-02246 The Self and Myriad Dharmas, Sesshin Day 1 Enlightenment, Five Ranks, Nishiari Bokusan, Attachment, Birth-and-Death, Subject-and... |
Jun 20 2012 Berkeley Zen Center |
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The Bodhisattva's Creativity and Freedom Fox, Bodhisattva Vow, Sesshin, Suzuki Roshi, Attachment |
Dec 08 2011 The Yoga Room |
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Study of delusion is the Buddha Way Bodhisattva Vow, Practice Period, Precepts, Karmic Consciousness, Equanimity... |
Aug 13 2011 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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Transforming the Mind of Delusion Karmic Consciousness, Separation, War, Bodhisattva Vow, Letting Go |
Aug 11 2011 The Yoga Room |
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PreceptsSerial: BZ-02176 Bodhisattva Ceremony, Saturday Lecture Karma, Precepts, Karma, Anger, Vows, Four Noble Truths, Bodhisattva Precepts,... |
May 14 2011 Berkeley Zen Center |
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DenkorokuSerial: BZ-02158 Kabimora Daiosho -The Thirteenth Ancestor, Sesshin Day 1 Soto Zen, Transmission of Light, Discrimination, Demons, Echo, Six Realms, Buddha... |
Feb 19 2011 Part 2 of 4 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Deep Faith in Cause and Effect has now become Deep Faith in Being a Sentient Being Karmic Consciousness, resistance, Faith, Bodhisattva Vow |
Dec 12 2009 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Beginners and Beginning: Self sufficiency: Serial No. 01084 Beginners, Composure, Light-and-Darkness, New Year, Bodhisattva Vow, Buddha Ancestors... |
Jan 03 2009 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Platform Sutra: Saving Beings of Our Own Mind: Serial No. 01082Serial: BZ-01082 Rohatsu, Day 6, side B Precepts, Platform Sutra, Ordination, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Bodhisattva Vow, Vows,... |
Dec 12 2008 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Platform Sutra: Saving Beings in Our Own Mind: Serial No. 01447Serial: BZ-01447 Rohatsu, Day 6, Side A Precepts, Platform Sutra, Bodhisattva Vow, Vows, Bodhisattva Precepts, Bodhisattva... |
Dec 12 2008 Berkeley Zen Center |
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How Do We Take Care of the Rest of Our Lives?: Serial No. 01072Zen Mind Beginner's Mind, Dragons, Politics, Practice Period, Bodhisattva Vow,... |
Nov 08 2008 Berkeley Zen Center |
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August 9th, 2008, Serial No. 01151 Dependent Origination, Emotions, Vows, Demons, Conversation, Bodhisattva Vow, Anger,... |
Aug 09 2008 |
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The Brain and EnlightenmentEnlightenment, Dependent Origination, Monkey Mind, Peace, Bodhisattva Vow, Subject-... |
Aug 02 2008 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Prajna Paramita as Not Abiding Bodhisattva Vow, Non-attachment, Attachment, Heart Sutra, Desire |
Jul 26 2008 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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June 20th, 2008, Serial No. 01141 Karma, Precepts, Karmic Consequences, Bodhisattva Vow, Vows, Separation, Dependent... |
Jun 20 2008 |
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2008.05.02-MZMC-am Forgiveness, Desire, Lotus Sutra, Zendo, Buddha Ancestors, Addiction, true dharma,... |
May 02 2008 Minnesota Zen Center |
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2008.05.01-MZMC-pm true dharma, Bodhisattva Vow, Soto Zen, Bodhisattva Precepts, Desire, Commitment,... |
May 01 2008 Minnesota Zen Center |
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About the Lotus Sutra Lotus Sutra, true dharma, Bell, Bodhisattva Vow, Dogen |
Apr 19 2008 No Abode Hermitage |
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Embodying the Lotus Sutra Lotus Sutra, zen meditation, true dharma, Perfect Wisdom, Bodhisattva Vow |
Mar 06 2008 The Yoga Room |
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September 22nd, 2007, Serial No. 00999 Vows, Bodhisattva Vow, Demons, Instruction, Silence, Precepts, Priest, Karma... |
Sep 22 2007 |
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Bodhisattva Vows Bodhisattva Vow, zen meditation, resistance, Daily Life, Continuous |
Sep 08 2007 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowDuring this course, we will study the bodhisattva vow, to see how the compassionate intentions of enlightening beings generate, work, and play with the mind of enlightenment to promote peace and... Bodhisattva Vow, zen meditation, Balance, Karmic Consequences, resistance, Confession... |
Aug 21 2007 The Yoga Room |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowDuring this course, we will study the bodhisattva vow, to see how the compassionate intentions of enlightening beings generate, work, and play with the mind of enlightenment to promote peace and... Nirvana, Bodhisattva Vow, resistance, Faith, Buddha Nature, difficulty |
Aug 14 2007 The Yoga Room |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowDuring this course, we will study the bodhisattva vow, to see how the compassionate intentions of enlightening beings generate, work, and play with the mind of enlightenment to promote peace and... zen meditation, Obstacles, Lotus Sutra, Bodhisattva Vow, Soto Zen, Confession-and-... |
Aug 07 2007 The Yoga Room |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowDuring this course, we will study the bodhisattva vow, to see how the compassionate intentions of enlightening beings generate, work, and play with the mind of enlightenment to promote peace and... Bodhisattva Vow, Patience, Desire, zen meditation, Teacher-and-Student, Confession-... |
Jul 24 2007 The Yoga Room |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowDuring this course, we will study the bodhisattva vow, to see how the compassionate intentions of enlightening beings generate, work, and play with the mind of enlightenment to promote peace and... Nirvana, Bodhisattva Vow, Harmonizing, Lotus Sutra, zen meditation, true dharma, Bell... |
Jul 17 2007 The Yoga Room |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowDuring this course, we will study the bodhisattva vow, to see how the compassionate intentions of enlightening beings generate, work, and play with the mind of enlightenment to promote peace and... Birth-and-Death, Bodhisattva Vow, Samsara, Nirvana, Attachment, zen meditation,... |
Jul 10 2007 The Yoga Room |
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May 24th, 2007, Serial No. 01054, Side A Manjushri, Heart Sutra, Buddha Nature, Cultivation, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Ordinary... |
May 24 2007 |
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March 10th, 2007, Serial No. 01424 Bodhisattva Vow, Vows, Buddha Nature, Berkeley Zen Center, Ego, Attachment, Happiness... |
Mar 10 2007 |
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Big MindSerial: BZ-01405B Dharmakaya/Sambhogakaya/Nirmanakaya, Rohatsu Day 5 Trikaya, Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya, Nirmanakaya, Monkey Mind, Big Mind, Buddha Nature... |
Dec 01 2006 Berkeley Zen Center |
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November 18th, 2006, Serial No. 01399 Precepts, Vows, Bodhisattva Precepts, Composure, Liberation, Bodhisattva Vow,... |
Nov 18 2006 |
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Intention Transforms the WorldOur thinking and intention makes the world what it is; awareness of intention makes our contribution a positive one Greed, Faith, War, Bodhisattva Vow, Hate |
Aug 12 2006 AM No Abode Hermitage |