Hello all,
i would like to as you a guideline on Mahayana ethics which go straight to the points. i'm not good with texts so i need some references from those more learned.
Thanks.
Mahayana ethics guideline
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Mahayana ethics guideline
true dharma is inexpressible.
The bodhisattva nourishes from bodhicitta, through whatever method the Buddha has given him. Oh joy.
The bodhisattva nourishes from bodhicitta, through whatever method the Buddha has given him. Oh joy.
Re: Mahayana ethics guideline
There are bodhisattva precepts texts such as the Sutra on Upasaka Precepts and the Brahmajala Sutra. But I think every sutra has some comments on behaviour and activity of some kind.
As regards the practical aspects of the perfection of morality (śīlapāramitā), this does not differ markedly from non-Mahayana morality, however the important difference is more cognitive. Are you viewing activity as taking place on the part of a self and phenomena or are you transcending dualistic views?
As regards the practical aspects of the perfection of morality (śīlapāramitā), this does not differ markedly from non-Mahayana morality, however the important difference is more cognitive. Are you viewing activity as taking place on the part of a self and phenomena or are you transcending dualistic views?
Re: Mahayana ethics guideline
The Treasury of Knowledge: Buddhist Ethics v. 5 by Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche.
This covers ethics individually for all 9 Yanas.
This covers ethics individually for all 9 Yanas.
'When thoughts arise, recognise them clearly as your teacher'— Gampopa
'When alone, examine your mind, when among others, examine your speech'.— Atisha
'When alone, examine your mind, when among others, examine your speech'.— Atisha
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Re: Mahayana ethics guideline
Not one nor the other, regarding activity, and in general really, i'm relying in the fact that i can't find anything concrete, wich seems paradoxical to the initiative of activity but in reality is the only way for me to reach it; however, i'm seeking how to go towards perfection of activity, in terms of the best effect possible.Zhen Li wrote: ↑Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:43 am There are bodhisattva precepts texts such as the Sutra on Upasaka Precepts and the Brahmajala Sutra. But I think every sutra has some comments on behaviour and activity of some kind.
As regards the practical aspects of the perfection of morality (śīlapāramitā), this does not differ markedly from non-Mahayana morality, however the important difference is more cognitive. Are you viewing activity as taking place on the part of a self and phenomena or are you transcending dualistic views?
For example, buddhas words explain much better the conduct than a modern buddhist does. Buddha gives a prism of aspects in few words, modern buddhists gives a faceted aspect in an excesive amount of words.
So, im pretending collecting the dots on activity perfection, wich evidently involves the aprehension of ethics.
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true dharma is inexpressible.
The bodhisattva nourishes from bodhicitta, through whatever method the Buddha has given him. Oh joy.
The bodhisattva nourishes from bodhicitta, through whatever method the Buddha has given him. Oh joy.
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Re: Mahayana ethics guideline
Found it, i will read some now
Thank you
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Re: Mahayana ethics guideline
This text is hugely important in my tradition. Thich Phap Hoa has been doing a video series (in Vietnamese) on the text for the past couple of years; he's on video 40-something, last I checked.
Nam mô A di đà Phật
Nam mô Quan Thế Âm Bồ tát
Nam mô Đại Thế Chi Bồ Tát
Nam mô Bổn sư Thích ca mâu ni Phật
Nam mô Di lặc Bồ tát
Nam mô Địa tạng vương Bồ tát
Nam mô Quan Thế Âm Bồ tát
Nam mô Đại Thế Chi Bồ Tát
Nam mô Bổn sư Thích ca mâu ni Phật
Nam mô Di lặc Bồ tát
Nam mô Địa tạng vương Bồ tát
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Re: Mahayana ethics guideline
this is lays precepts, thanks!Sentient Light wrote: ↑Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:00 pmThis text is hugely important in my tradition. Thich Phap Hoa has been doing a video series (in Vietnamese) on the text for the past couple of years; he's on video 40-something, last I checked.
true dharma is inexpressible.
The bodhisattva nourishes from bodhicitta, through whatever method the Buddha has given him. Oh joy.
The bodhisattva nourishes from bodhicitta, through whatever method the Buddha has given him. Oh joy.
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pretty work. got a copy and it seems clearly structured. hope i understand it well!
true dharma is inexpressible.
The bodhisattva nourishes from bodhicitta, through whatever method the Buddha has given him. Oh joy.
The bodhisattva nourishes from bodhicitta, through whatever method the Buddha has given him. Oh joy.