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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

The six far-reaching attitudes

An overview of the six far-reaching practices, also known as the six paramitas: generosity, ethics,…

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Many statutes of bodhisattvas.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vow 30-36

Overcoming obstacles to the far-reaching attitudes of wisdom and the ethics of benefitting others.

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Many statutes of bodhisattvas.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vow 23-30

Overcoming obstacles to the far-reaching attitudes of joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom.

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Many statutes of bodhisattvas.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vow 22

Overcoming the three types of laziness as part of auxiliary vow 22 to overcome obstacles…

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Many statutes of bodhisattvas.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vows 6-12

Completion of the auxiliary vows to overcome obstacles to far-reaching generosity as well as the…

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Many statutes of bodhisattvas.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vows 1-5

Introduction to the 46 auxiliary bodhisattva vows and an in-depth look at the first five…

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Many statutes of bodhisattvas.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

How the bodhisattva vows are useful

The many benefits of bodhisattva precepts, How they liberate us and help make our lives…

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Many statutes of bodhisattvas.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Root bodhisattva vows: Vows 14 to 18

Commentary on the last five of the eighteen root bodhisattva vows including the four binding…

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