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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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Journey from Prince to Plum BlossomSerial: SF-03623 Sunday Lecture Practice Period, Mindfulness, Precepts, Funeral, Obstacles, Vow, Priest, Freedom... |
Feb 02 1997 Green Gulch Farm |
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On The Dharma Transmission CeremonySerial: SF-03638 Sunday Lecture Transmission, Ceremony, Vow, Intimacy, Tassajara, Teacher-and-Student, Buddha Nature... |
Dec 15 1996 Green Gulch Farm |
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Mindful Steps on the Bodhisattva Path Gratitude, Practice Period, Study Period, Vow, Birth-and-Death, Bodhisattva Way,... |
Sep 28 1996 |
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Awakening Silence: Journey to Compassion Time, Vow, Practice |
Aug 03 1996 City Center |
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Jukai: Gateway to Spiritual Awakening Precepts, Ceremony, Dragons, Vow, Lineage, Repentance, Confession-and-Repentance,... |
Jun 12 1996 Unknown |
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Lotus Sutra Class Lotus Sutra, Nirvana, Evil, Manjushri, Dragons, Vow, Buddha Nature, Emptiness,... |
May 23 1996 Green Gulch Farm |
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Finding Our Real Seat In ZazenSerial: SF-03217 One-day sitting Zazen, Posture, Balance, Vow, Dragons, Observe, Instruction, Avalokitesvara,... |
Nov 18 1995 Green Gulch Farm |
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Women in Buddhism Class Religion, Ceremony, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Precepts, Priest, Ordination, Suzuki Roshi... |
Oct 30 1995 Unknown |
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Hungry Ghosts - Seijiki CeremonySerial: SF-03093 Sunday Lecture Practice Period, Precepts, Commitment, Ceremony, Peace, Vow, Letting Go, Four Noble... |
Oct 29 1995 Green Gulch Farm |
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Zen Practice: Trust in Being Buddha Mind, Practice Period, Buddha Ancestors, Precepts, Vow, Bodhisattva Ceremony,... |
Oct 14 1995 Unknown |
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Wholehearted Zen: Living Your Faith Hsin Hsin Ming, Faith, Enthusiasm, Soto Zen, Nirvana Sutra, Gratitude, Vow, Birth-and... |
Oct 11 1995 Unknown |
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Bowing, Sleepiness and RestlessnessSerial: SF-00152 Wednesday dharma talk. Suzuki Roshi, Heart Sutra, Posture, Chanting, Ceremony, Zazen, Vow, Hindrances,... |
Oct 04 1995 Green Gulch Farm |
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Freedom's Paradox: Stopping to Liberate Realization, Suzuki Roshi, Precepts, Freedom, Vow, Anger, Daily Life, Right Effort,... |
Jul 05 1995 Unknown |
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Sunday Lecture Instruction, Ceremony, Priest, Vow, Manjushri, Patience, Anger, Happiness,... |
Jul 02 1995 Green Gulch Farm |
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Shantideva ClassSerial: SF-03186 Practice of Generosity/Giving Vow, Letting Go, Patience, Faith, Repentance, Evil, Don't Know Mind, Offering,... |
Apr 18 1995 Unknown |
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Sunday Lecture Buddha Mind, Ceremony, Priest, Vow, Hindrances, Six Realms, Monkey Mind, Buddha'... |
Apr 16 1995 Green Gulch Farm |
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Buddha's BirthdaySerial: SF-03095 Sunday Lecture Liberation, Nirvana, Chanting, Ceremony, Vow, Bowing, Buddha's Birthday, Renewal... |
Apr 09 1995 Green Gulch Farm |
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Practicing With The PreceptsSerial: SF-00143 Tokubetsu Sesshin
Precepts, Transmission, Bodhisattva Precepts, Vow, Bodhidharma, Three Treasures, Bell... |
Mar 28 1995 |