Bodhisattva
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- The Challenge of Tibetan Mahayana Teachings to Self-Centric ModesAmidst the escalating war, poverty, and environmental degradation of our world, the singular philosophy of Mahayana Buddhism and its eloquent presentation of altruism offer an alternative to the materialism that consumes us.
- What is a Bodhisattva?One of the most important figures in Buddhism is the bodhisattva, a wise, compassionate being who delays his or her own entrance into buddhahood for the good of ll beings.
- Bodhisattva Samantabhadra's Ten PracticesSamantabhdra is a popular Mahayana Buddhist Bodhisattva. He is also known as the Bodhisattva of Great Activity. A Bodhisattva is a "Buddha-to-be," and helps sentient beings along the path to enlightenment.
- Developing Compassion in Mahayana BuddhismA Bodhisattva is a person who is dedicated to attaining enlightenment. A Buddha is a being who has attained enlightenment.
Mahayana: The Buddhism of BodhisattvasThe article discusses key difference between Theravada and Mahayana sects of Buddhism through the examination of the bodhisattva ideal.
The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva...You who see that experience has no coming or going, Yet pour your energy solely into helping beings, My excellent teachers and Lord All Seeing, I humbly and constantly honor with my body, speech, and mind.- On Compassion in the Vimalakirti SutraThe author considers compassion in light of the Vimalakirti Sutra, a classic and very popular Buddhist scripture.
- Now is a Good Time to Examine the Meaning of TaraThose looking for tranquility in today's world need look no further than the beloved Buddhist deity, Tara.
- Art Pushes ButtonsA couple of recent posts (poems) have engendered some strong feelings among some readers. Here are a few thoughts about the creative process, having opinions and who is responsible for what.
Comfort and JoyA look at the Sadhana practices
The Fifty-two Steps to BuddhahoodAccording to The Recorded Sayings of Zen Master Dahui Pujui, "As soon as the butcher lays down his knife, he becomes a Buddha then and there."- Wisdom and Sainthood: The Only Worthy AmbitionsThe only worthy ambitions are wisdom and sainthood. Most of us are just too dang monkey dumb to hope for intellectual enlightenment but there are no barriers to joining in the ranks of everyday saints.
