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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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 |
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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 |