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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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Gathas and PreceptsSerial: BZ-02556 Sesshin Day 5
Precepts, Vow, Soto Zen, Attachment, Practice Period, Heart Sutra, Birth-and-Death,... |
Jun 11 2017 |
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The Heart of Training, The Training of the Heart Continuous Practice, First Principle, Liberation, Practice Period, Precepts, Priest,... |
May 20 2017 |
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Precepts Class 3Serial: BZ-02546 PP Class
Bodhisattva Precepts, Buddha Nature, Chanting, Lotus Sutra, Mahayana, Nirvana,... |
May 18 2017 |
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Talk Rohatsu Day 3 Composure, Duality, Ego, Emotions, Four Noble Truths, Manjushri, Nirvana, Priest, Vow... |
Dec 06 2016 |
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Naturalness Intuition, Posture, Practice Period, Precepts, Religion, Vow, War |
Nov 05 2016 |
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Accept Yourself, Stand On Your Own Two Feet Bodhisattva Precepts, Daily Life, Liberation, Lotus Sutra, Ordination, Posture,... |
Oct 22 2016 |
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Practicing with Jizo Bodhisattva Dharma Transmission, Evil, Karma, Mahayana, Offering, Priest, Six Realms, Vow, War... |
Oct 08 2016 |
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Five Hindrances and Seven Factors of EnlightenmentSerial: BZ-02494 Class 1 Doubt, Emotions, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Heart Sutra, Hindrances,... |
Aug 25 2016 |
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Karma Bodhisattva Ceremony Beginners, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Evil, Four Noble Truths, Karma, Manjushri,... |
Aug 20 2016 |
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Dogen's Four Embracing Actions Big Mind, Don't Know Mind, Enemies, Lotus Sutra, Peace, Politics, Separation,... |
Jul 23 2016 |
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Chanting Class: Japanese Pronunciation Chanting, Vow, Bell |
May 09 2016 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Leaving Home Demons, Platform Sutra, Ordination, Lay, Birth-and-Death, Vow, Buddha Nature,... |
Apr 09 2016 |
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Yunmen's Medicine and Sickness Heal Each OtherSerial: BZ-02469 Class Blue Cliff Record 67 class 4 of 4
BCR-67, Mindfulness, Cultivation, Heart Sutra, Birth-and-Death, Darkness-and-Light,... |
Mar 28 2016 4 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Women's Roles and Attitudes in the 21st Century Buddha Nature, Culture, Discrimination, Ego, Lay, Non-duality, Politics, Priest, Vow... |
Mar 06 2016 |
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Zen and Soul Bodhisattva Ceremony, Vow, Anger, Right Speech, Big Mind, Greed, Hate, Ego, Karma,... |
Jan 23 2016 |
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Zazengi: Shikantaza is the Ultimate KoanSerial: BZ-02449 Rohatsu Day 2
Building, Conversation, Daily Life, Forgiveness, Monkey Mind, Silence, Vow |
Nov 30 2015 |
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Bodhisattva Ceremony Religion, Repentance, Karma, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Precepts, Vow, Chanting, Greed,... |
Nov 21 2015 |
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The Purpose of Buddhism Building, Greed, Hate, Karma, Lay, Repentance, Vow, War |
Mar 21 2015 |
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Real Choice in Limitless Love Big Mind, Conversation, Equanimity, Evil, Monkey Mind, Vow |
Jan 24 2015 |
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Going for Refuge Daily Life, Four Noble Truths, Greed, New Year, Nirvana, Ordination, Platform Sutra,... |
Jan 10 2015 |
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Upaya Chaplaincy Training Beginners, Concentration, Four Noble Truths, Non-duality, Oneness, Religion, Silence... |
Aug 30 2014 |
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Differences in Zen and Psychotherapy Big Mind, Commitment, Conversation, Buddha Ancestors, Vow, Sangha, Discrimination,... |
Jul 05 2014 |
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Repentance Ceremony Attachment, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Evil, Four Noble Truths, Greed, Humility... |
Mar 15 2014 |
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Living By Vow Chanting, Daily Life, Four Noble Truths, Karma, Nirvana, Samsara, Soto Zen, Vow... |
Jan 25 2014 |
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Rohatsu Day 5 Building, Happiness, Impermanence, Instruction, Ordination, Platform Sutra, Posture,... |
Dec 05 2013 |
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Eight Awarenesses and the Easeful Life of Ryokan Bodhisattva Ceremony, Building, Ego, Eight Awarenesses, Karma, Offering, Peace,... |
Nov 30 2013 |
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The Life of Vow Beginners, Buddha Mind, Daily Life, Happiness, Impermanence, Practice Period,... |
Nov 02 2013 |
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Shelterless Shelter Bodhisattva Ceremony, Four Noble Truths, Gratitude, Humility, Practice Period,... |
Oct 12 2013 |
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Dogen's VowSerial: BZ-02326 Part 3 of 4 Confession-and-Repentance, Doubt, Evil, Hindrances, Karma, Precepts, Priest,... |
Sep 01 2013 3 |
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Dogen's VowSerial: BZ-02325 Part 2 of 2 Karma, Lineage, Precepts, Repentance, Soto Zen, Teacher-and-Student, Vow |
Aug 31 2013 2 |
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Dogen's VowSerial: BZ-02324 Part 1 of 4 Doubt, Karma, New Year, Renunciation, Repentance, Silence, Study Period, Vow... |
Aug 31 2013 1 |
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Non-Anxious Presence Attachment, confusion, Enemies, Impermanence, Karma, Priest, Vow |
Jul 20 2013 |
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Blue Cliff Record Case 14BCR-14, Blue Cliff Record, Buddha Ancestors, Building, Dharma Transmission, Intimacy... |
Jul 13 2013 |
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Life of Homeless Kodo Impermanence, Instruction, Passions, Priest, Vow |
Mar 16 2013 |
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Don't Slam the Door Precepts, Buddha Ancestors, Gratitude, Teacher-and-Student, Bell, Vow, Attachment,... |
Mar 02 2013 |
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Raihai TokuzuiSerial: BZ-02260 Study sesshin, part 1 of 4 Bodhidharma, Bowing, Culture, Dragons, Fox, Lineage, Lotus Sutra, Transmission, Vow... |
Sep 01 2012 1 |
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Bodhisattva CeremonySerial: BZ-02252 3 Pure Precepts, Saturday Lecture Bodhisattva, Repentance, Vow, Repentance, Evil, Precepts, Karma, Vow, Four Noble... |
Jul 07 2012 Berkeley Zen Center |
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To Study the Way is to Study the SelfSerial: BZ-02246 The Self and Myriad Dharmas, Sesshin Day 1 Enlightenment, Five Ranks, Nishiari Bokusan, Attachment, Birth-and-Death, Intimacy,... |
Jun 20 2012 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Getting to Yes with Giving In Bodhisattva Ceremony, Buddha Nature, Culture, Heart Sutra, Karma, Practice Period,... |
Jun 02 2012 |
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Right Communication Bodhidharma, Bodhisattva Precepts, Happiness, Instruction, Intimacy, Practice Period... |
May 05 2012 |
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Suffering and Delight - Darlene Cohen Book of Serenity, Demons, Duality, Enthusiasm, Mindfulness, Practice Period, Priest,... |
Feb 11 2012 |
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The Ways of Change Bodhisattva Precepts, Buddha Ancestors, Confession-and-Repentance, Impermanence,... |
Jan 14 2012 |
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Investigating the Heart of our Forms Book of Serenity, Bowing, Buddha Nature, Building, Instruction, Interdependence,... |
Oct 22 2011 |
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Encountering Form in Daily Life Bell, Heart Sutra, Instruction, Intimacy, Mindfulness, Offering, Priest, Vow... |
Oct 08 2011 |
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Sep 11, 2022Serial: BZ-02204 Karma, Saturday Lecture Responding vs. reacting, Owning our own dark side
Bodhisattva, Causation, Culture, Evil, Greed, Hate, Karma, Peace, Vow, War |
Sep 10 2011 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Zenki and ShojiSerial: BZ-02201 Part 2 of 4, study sesshin Birth-and-Death, Blue Cliff Record, Heart Sutra, Impermanence, Liberation, Nirvana,... |
Sep 03 2011 2 |
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Becoming A Priest Anger, Building, Culture, Lay, Lay Practice, Ordination, Priest, Vow |
Aug 27 2011 |
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Anything Is Possible Repentance, Buddha Nature, Anger, Humility, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Ordinary Mind,... |
Aug 13 2011 |
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Chant RefresherSerial: BZ-02185 Chanting Practice, Sesshin Day 1 Syllables, Beats, Vowels and Consonants
Chanting, Chanting, Instruction, Passions, Sanctuary, Vow |
Jun 15 2011 Berkeley Zen Center |
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PreceptsSerial: BZ-02176 Bodhisattva Ceremony, Saturday Lecture Karma, Anger, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Bodhisattva Precepts, Doubt, Four Noble Truths,... |
May 14 2011 Berkeley Zen Center |