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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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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Going Deeper into our Bodhisattva SamadhiA talk given to the No Abode Community on October 7th, 2023
Bodhisattva Vow, Precious Mirror, Passions, Mindfulness, Posture |
Oct 07 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Studying the Flower Adornment Scripture TogetherA Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community Martin Luther King, Torei Zenji's Vow, Avatamsaka Sutra, Bowing, Anger, Religion... |
Jun 24 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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No Abode Dharma Talk - April 1st, 2023A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community Bodhisattva Vow, Hate, Attachment, Greed, Ceremony |
Apr 01 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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No Abode Dharma Talk - July 10th, 2021, AfternoonThe first in-person gathering at No Abode since 2020 Hindrances, Obstacles, true dharma, Confession and Repentance, Bodhisattva Vow... |
Jul 10 2021 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 |
