Essence of the Mahayana Teachings
author: Khenpo Samdup
edition: 2015, Majnu ka Tila
pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780986446016
Topic: Mahayana
3.2.2 - Benefits of Holding the Vows
This page describes Benefits of Holding the Vows which is part 3.2.2 located on page 52 in the book: Essence of the Mahayana Teachings by Khenpo Samdup. This book is a commentary on Jigten Sumgon’s Lam Rim text and contains the summarized essence of the Buddha’s teachings contained within the Sutras and Tantras. It is part of the series “the four trainings”. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Benefits of Holding the Vows” according to 188 books dealing with Buddhism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Great Chariot [by Longchenpa]
Renunciates take the vows of a monk, shramanera, or novice, And discipline of guarding both the two bodhicittas Here, in addition to whichever of the seven pratimoksha or self-liberation vows may be appropriate, there is the vow of bodhisattva discipline, including vows of arousing the two bodhicittas of aspiring and entering. The single bodhisattva vow has no divisions corresponding with the seven families of personal enlightenment....
Read full contents: Part 10b.2) The six perfections: Discipline
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva fundamental vow sutra [by Johnny Yu]
[This benefit is] the result of paying homage to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva statues and chanting the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Fundamental Vow Sutra. These people shall naturally leave samsara in the future and realize the joy of nirvana. For their [devotions to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva], they shall receive great protection."...
Read full contents: Chapter 11 - Earth Deities Protecting the Dharma
Sutra of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Fundamental Vows
" Again, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva requested the Honored of the World not to feel distressed over the evils of human beings in the generations to come by repeating his vow three times. Shakyamuni Buddha was thus highly delighted and said, "My blessings. I appreciate your strong vows and may you be praised for your efforts to heal the human world, and that your aim for Buddhahood after your firm resolution to convert them be achieved."...
Read full contents: Chapter 2 - The Assembly of the Transformations of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
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[Essence of the Mahayana Teachings: index]
[About the author (Khenpo Samdup)]
[Introduction]