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The Bodhisattva vow is a vow (Sanskrit: bodhisattva-praṇidhāna, lit. bodhisattva aspiration or resolution; Chinese: 菩薩願, pusa yuan; J. bosatsugan) 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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Beating the Drum Buddha Ancestors, Confession-and-Repentance, Daily Life, Heart Sutra, Ordination,... |
Aug 11 2018 |
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Everything is Broken Buddha Nature, Commitment, Continuous Practice, Happiness, Renunciation, Rinzai, Vow... |
Jun 23 2018 |
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Intimacy and AttentionSerial: BZ-02620 Sesshin Day 4 Big Mind, Composure, Intimacy, Zazen Mind, Lineage, Conversation, Vow, Precepts,... |
Jun 16 2018 |
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Precepts Addiction, Attachment, Bodhisattva Precepts, Greed, Ordination, Precepts, Priest,... |
Jun 09 2018 |
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Zen Vows: Commitments of Compassion Vow, Ceremony, Commitment |
May 20 2018 |
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Listening for Liberation and Compassion Vow, Compassion, Stillness |
Feb 11 2018 |
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Way-Seeking Mind Talk Death-and-Dying, Interview, Lineage, Mahayana, Priest, Soto Zen, Vow |
Feb 11 2018 |
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Right Speech Culture, Emotions, Four Noble Truths, Happiness, Karma, Mindfulness, Precepts, Right... |
Feb 10 2018 |
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Beloved CommunityCommunity, Non-violence, Vow, War, Hindrances, Evil, Bell, Conversation, Hate,... |
Jan 20 2018 |
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Embrace Fragility, Discover Liberation Practice Period, Letting Go, Vow |
Dec 15 2017 |
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Prajna Paramita, the Lovely, the HolyNot abiding in anything, including wisdom; helping without the idea of helping; practicing the paramitas without holding on to them; Buddha twirling a flower, Manjushri smiling is transmission in... Perfect Wisdom, Transmission, Concentration, Perfect Wisdom, Nirvana, Vow |
Jul 08 2017 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Shuso Question: Full Spontaneous Encounter Conversation, Gratitude, Hindrances, Patience, Posture, Practice Period, Soto Zen,... |
Jul 01 2017 |
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The Four Vows and the Four Resolves Buddha Nature, Constancy, Culture, Dharma Transmission, Impermanence, Liberation,... |
Jun 17 2017 |
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Gathas and PreceptsSerial: BZ-02556 Sesshin Day 5
Precepts, Vow, Soto Zen, Attachment, Practice Period, Heart Sutra, Birth-and-Death,... |
Jun 11 2017 |
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The Heart of Training, The Training of the Heart Continuous Practice, First Principle, Liberation, Practice Period, Precepts, Priest,... |
May 20 2017 |
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Precepts Class 3Serial: BZ-02546 PP Class
Bodhisattva Precepts, Buddha Nature, Chanting, Lotus Sutra, Mahayana, Nirvana,... |
May 18 2017 |
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Talk Rohatsu Day 3 Composure, Duality, Ego, Emotions, Four Noble Truths, Manjushri, Nirvana, Priest, Vow... |
Dec 06 2016 |
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Zen Serenity Amidst Life's Turmoil War, Community, Vow |
Nov 13 2016 |
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Compassion Song: The Zen Path War, Community, Vow |
Nov 13 2016 |
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Naturalness Intuition, Posture, Practice Period, Precepts, Religion, Vow, War |
Nov 05 2016 |
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Finding the Elusive Ox Within Desire, Vow, Bodhisattva Vow |
Oct 31 2016 |
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Accept Yourself, Stand On Your Own Two Feet Bodhisattva Precepts, Daily Life, Liberation, Lotus Sutra, Ordination, Posture,... |
Oct 22 2016 |
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Practicing with Jizo Bodhisattva Dharma Transmission, Evil, Karma, Mahayana, Offering, Priest, Six Realms, Vow, War... |
Oct 08 2016 |
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Five Hindrances and Seven Factors of EnlightenmentSerial: BZ-02494 Class 1 Doubt, Emotions, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Heart Sutra, Hindrances,... |
Aug 25 2016 |
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Karma Bodhisattva Ceremony Beginners, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Evil, Four Noble Truths, Karma, Manjushri,... |
Aug 20 2016 |
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Dogen's Four Embracing Actions Big Mind, Don't Know Mind, Enemies, Lotus Sutra, Peace, Politics, Separation,... |
Jul 23 2016 |
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Chanting Class: Japanese Pronunciation Chanting, Vow, Bell |
May 09 2016 Berkeley Zen Center |
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A Lotus Sutra Narrative of the Bodhisattva PathLotus Sutra, Vow, Gaining Mind, Faith, Dharma Transmission, Zazen, Causation,... |
May 07 2016 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Homeward Journey: Finding True Nature Vow, Lotus Sutra, Faith |
May 07 2016 AM |
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Embracing Stillness Through Buddhist Vows Stillness, Vow, Precepts |
Apr 17 2016 |
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Leaving Home Demons, Platform Sutra, Ordination, Lay, Birth-and-Death, Vow, Buddha Nature,... |
Apr 09 2016 |
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Yunmen's Medicine and Sickness Heal Each OtherSerial: BZ-02469 Class Blue Cliff Record 67 class 4 of 4
BCR-67, Mindfulness, Cultivation, Heart Sutra, Birth-and-Death, Darkness-and-Light,... |
Mar 28 2016 4 Berkeley Zen Center |