The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 2: Samantabhadra's First Vow

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Guo Gu is a Chan teacher, author, and Buddhist scholar. He is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center in Florida and founder of the socially engaged intra-denominational Buddhist organization, Dharma Relief. As one of the few teachers carrying on the living wisdom of Chan Buddhism in the West, Guo Gu has a unique ability to bring profound Buddhist teachings to life through concrete methods of practice. He has touched the hearts of many students across the globe where he leads multi-day, intensive Chan retreats in different countries. https://guogulaoshi.org

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The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 2: Samantabhadra's First Vow

The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

1 hour 27 minutes 34 seconds

8 months ago

The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 2: Samantabhadra's First Vow

“I vow to pay homage to all the Buddhas.” Samantabhadra

“The worst thing that we can do is deny other people the possibility of change.” Guo Gu

In the Avatamsaka or Flower Ornament Sutra, in what has been called The Perfect Teaching, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva emphasizes interdependence and the infinite perspectives inherent in reality, guiding us away from dualistic and self-centered ways of seeing other people and the world. Recognizing the potential Buddha in everyone not only transforms our relationships but also reshapes our understanding of the world, rooting us in compassion and wisdom. In his teaching, Guo Gu offers us a way to begin this practice and set ourselves on the path to awakening.

The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, outlined in the Avatamsaka Sutra, are profound principles for those on the path to Buddhahood. These vows represent a complete path of dedication, compassion, and commitment to benefiting all beings. They provide a framework for practice that not only transforms the self but also brings wisdom and compassion into the world.

The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra

To pay homage to all the Buddhas
To glorify the qualities of all the Tathagatas
To make ample offerings to all the Buddhas
To confess and repent of all one's misdeeds
To rejoice in the merits of others
To always request the preaching of the Dharma
To entreat enlightened beings to remain in the world
To always study the teachings of the Buddha
To always respond to sentient beings according to their various needs
To dedicate all merits to sentient beings that they may achieve Buddhahood.

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