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| − | + | The essence of discipline is to possess the four qualities comprised of taking and observing, to keep the intention of renouncing personal defects, and to have a frame of mind which is thoroughly delighted and interested in the trainings while retaining an attitude of seeking deliverance. ([[LW1]], pg. 123). ([[RY]]) | |
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| + | These four qualities are: to take the [[bodhisattva vows]], to observe these vows, to maintain the purity of these vows, and, if violated, to restore these or make confessions. Thus these are called the four aspects of taking, observing, purity, and restoring. ([[JOKYAB]]) ([[LW1]], note #246, pg. 265). ([[RY]]) | ||
Revision as of 01:14, 4 October 2007
The essence of discipline is to possess the four qualities comprised of taking and observing, to keep the intention of renouncing personal defects, and to have a frame of mind which is thoroughly delighted and interested in the trainings while retaining an attitude of seeking deliverance. (LW1, pg. 123). (RY)
These four qualities are: to take the bodhisattva vows, to observe these vows, to maintain the purity of these vows, and, if violated, to restore these or make confessions. Thus these are called the four aspects of taking, observing, purity, and restoring. (JOKYAB) (LW1, note #246, pg. 265). (RY)