41 Prayers to Cultivate Bodhicitta (2008-09)
Short talks on "41 Prayers to Cultivate Bodhicitta" from the Flower Ornament Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra).
Verse 14-1: The prison of cyclic existence
Venerable Thubten Chodron Determination to be free, aspiration for enlightenment to benefit sentient beings and liberate them, wisdom which cuts the root of cyclic existence.
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Verse 14-2: What samsara is
The samsara we're in is this very body and mind, not the external world.
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Verse 14-3: Three higher trainings
Gradual progression of subduing of the afflictions and the counteracting of the karma through the three higher trainings.
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Verse 15-1: Plunging into cyclic existence
Bodhisattvas work for their enlightenment for the benefit of others and continue to manifest in cyclic existence for the benefit of sentient beings.
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Verse 15-2: Three kinds of bodhisattvas
Explaining the three kinds of bodhisattvas to generate bodhicitta. With tremendous self-confidence, so much energy, strength and ability to benefit.
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Verse 15-3: Giving up everything for others
Having the enthusiasm and noble aspiration to give with joy and benefit others.
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Verse 15-4: Wisdom in benefitting others
To benefit sentient beings in a wise way, at the level that we’re currently at.
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Verse 16: Opening the door of liberation
We run away from liberation because we let our negative patterns impede us.
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Verse 17-1: Closing the door to the lower realms
Closing the door to lower rebirths by abandoning ten non-virtues and keeping vows well.
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Verse 17-2: Taking care of ourselves
Seeing ourselves as worthwhile people, being kind to others because we respect them and see them as worthwhile.
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Verse 17-3: Teaching the Dharma
Teaching the first two of four ways of gathering disciples: Being generous and speaking pleasantly.
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Verse 17-4: Gathering disciples
Teaching the third way to gather followers: encouraging people along the path.
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