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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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 |