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Bodhisattva Vow Talks

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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Zen Meditation on the Great Flower Adornment Scripture, Class 6In this series of meetings, we will study and see how Zen is the key unlocking the innumerable meanings of this oceanic scripture. We will also explore how the sutra opens and illuminates our simple... #YRB-2023-Fall, Daily Life, Heart Sutra, Avalokiteshvara, Bodhisattva Vow |
Nov 07 2023 6 of 8 The Yoga Room |
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The Buddha's Practice Of Arranging Shoes Non-attachment, Attachment, confusion, Nirvana, Subject-and-Object, Dragons,... |
Dec 14 2019 No Abode Hermitage |
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November 27th, 2018, Serial No. 04451 Liberation, Attachment, Bodhisattva Vow |
Nov 27 2018 |
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Silent Sitting & Social ActionZen students often ask how our practice of silence and stillness relates to injustice and our environmental crisis. In this class we explore this question and study the intimate interplay of... YRB-2018-Fall, Silence, Bodhisattva Vow, Ego, Priest, Breath, Letting Go, difficulty... |
Oct 30 2018 3 of 7 The Yoga Room |
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July 30th, 2017, Serial No. 04385 Bodhisattva Vow, Hate, Current Events |
Jul 30 2017 |
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October 31st, 2016, Serial No. 04324 Desire, Bodhisattva Vow, Buddha Mind |
Oct 31 2016 |
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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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May 7th, 2016, Serial No. 04292 Priest, Paramitas, Bodhisattva Vow |
May 07 2016 |
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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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July 20th, 2014, Serial No. 04145 Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Balance, Bodhisattva Vow |
Jul 20 2014 |
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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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January 8th, 2013, Serial No. 04031 Karmic Consciousness, Bodhisattva Vow, Mahayana |
Jan 08 2013 |
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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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December 15th, 2012, Serial No. 04021 Lay, Lotus Sutra, Bodhisattva Vow |
Dec 15 2012 |
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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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July 13th, 2012, Serial No. 03976 Nirvana, Religion, Bodhisattva Vow |
Jul 13 2012 |
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July 13th, 2012, Serial No. 03977 Bodhisattva Vow, Desire, Instruction |
Jul 13 2012 |
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Facing Change and Realizing Peace Bodhisattva Vow, Balance, Addiction, Community |
Jul 12 2012 The Yoga Room |
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July 12th, 2012, Serial No. 03975 Addiction, Bodhisattva Vow, Balance |
Jul 12 2012 |
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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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December 8th, 2011, Serial No. 03913 Fox, Bodhisattva Vow, Concentration |
Dec 08 2011 |
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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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August 13th, 2011, Serial No. 03868 Bodhisattva Vow, Storehouse Consciousness, Karma |
Aug 13 2011 |
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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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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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Prajna Paramita as Not Abiding Bodhisattva Vow, Non-attachment, Attachment, Heart Sutra, Desire |
Jul 26 2008 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Non-Abiding Wisdom in Action Bodhisattva Vow, Attachment, Heart Sutra |
Jul 26 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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May 1st, 2008, Serial No. 03566 Bodhisattva Vow, Emptiness, Zazen |
May 01 2008 |
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May 1st, 2008, Serial No. 03567 true dharma, Vow, Bodhisattva Vow |
May 01 2008 |
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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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February 22nd, 2008, Serial No. 03546 Offering, Faith, Bodhisattva Vow |
Feb 22 2008 |
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February 22nd, 2008, Serial No. 03547 Vow, Bodhisattva Vow, Intimacy |
Feb 22 2008 |
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January 25th, 2008, Serial No. 03523 Bodhidharma, Zazen, Bodhisattva Vow |
Jan 25 2008 |
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2008, Serial No. 03615 Bodhisattva Vow, Stillness, Bodhisattva Way |
2008 |
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October 31st, 2007, Serial No. 03486 Vow, Practice, Bodhisattva Vow |
Oct 31 2007 |
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Embodied Compassion, Unified Path Bodhisattva Vow, Letting Go, Practice Period |
Oct 29 2007 |
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October 20th, 2007, Serial No. 03482 Bodhisattva Vow, Breath, Ceremony |
Oct 20 2007 |
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October 14th, 2007, Serial No. 03479 Emptiness, Bodhisattva Vow, Suzuki Roshi |
Oct 14 2007 |
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October 10th, 2007, Serial No. 03475 Sangha, Bodhisattva Vow, Letting Go |
Oct 10 2007 |
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October 8th, 2007, Serial No. 03470 Bodhisattva Vow, Ceremony, Evil |
Oct 08 2007 |
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Bodhisattva Vows Bodhisattva Vow, zen meditation, resistance, Daily Life, Continuous Practice... |
Sep 08 2007 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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September 8th, 2007, Serial No. 03462 Vow, Bodhisattva Vow, Karma |
Sep 08 2007 |
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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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August 21st, 2007, Serial No. 03457 Buddha, Practice, Bodhisattva Vow |
Aug 21 2007 |