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[[Bodhichitta]] ([[byang chub kyi sems]]): lit. "the mind of enlightenment". On the relative level, it is the wish to attain/reveal [[Buddhahood]] for the sakes and benefit of all beings, as well as the practice of the path of love, compassion, the six transcendent perfections, etc., necessary for achieving this goal. On the absolute level, it is the direct [[insight]] into the [[ultimate nature]]. [MR] | [[Bodhichitta]] ([[byang chub kyi sems]]): lit. "the mind of enlightenment". On the relative level, it is the wish to attain/reveal [[Buddhahood]] for the sakes and benefit of all beings, as well as the practice of the path of love, compassion, the six transcendent perfections, etc., necessary for achieving this goal. On the absolute level, it is the direct [[insight]] into the [[ultimate nature]]. [MR] | ||
Bodhichitta (byang sems), (byang chub kyi sems). 'Awakened state of mind,' 'enlightened attitude.' | |||
*1) The [[aspiration]] to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings. 2) In the context of [[Dzogchen]], the innate wakefulness of awakened mind; synonymous with nondual awareness. [RY] | |||
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Revision as of 20:18, 11 March 2006
Bodhichitta (byang chub kyi sems): lit. "the mind of enlightenment". On the relative level, it is the wish to attain/reveal Buddhahood for the sakes and benefit of all beings, as well as the practice of the path of love, compassion, the six transcendent perfections, etc., necessary for achieving this goal. On the absolute level, it is the direct insight into the ultimate nature. [MR]
Bodhichitta (byang sems), (byang chub kyi sems). 'Awakened state of mind,' 'enlightened attitude.'
- 1) The aspiration to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings. 2) In the context of Dzogchen, the innate wakefulness of awakened mind; synonymous with nondual awareness. [RY]