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Mahayana Teachings 02 - Do Bodhisattvas Manifest in Our Daily Lives?
The details of this talk discuss the ten great vows of Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, emphasizing the purification of body, speech, and mind to connect with the Buddhas across all times and spaces. The text reflects on the boundless nature of the Buddhas, the power of faith to reach all realms of the Dharma. The Bodhisattva vows to offer flowers, incense, music, and decorations to praise the virtues of the Buddhas, expressing deep understanding and repentance for past actions driven by greed, anger, and ignorance. The text also mentions rejoicing in all the virtuous actions of all beings, asking the Buddhas for guidance and constant presence for the common benefit. The principles of the Avatamsaka Sutra are illustrated through each cell containing all, similar to an atom containing all other atoms. The text finally delves deeply into perception and manifestation, particularly the concept of “consciousness-only” in Buddhism, and the interaction between mind and matter.