The Depths Of Chan Liturgy: The Four Great Vows Part 1
I vow to deliver innumerable sentient beings.I vow to cut off endless vexations.I vow to master limitless approaches to dharma.I vow to attain supreme Buddhahood."The four great vows are the heart of the Bodhisattva altruist path of awakening, and probably the most meaningful thing we can do.” Guo Gu On the first and third Monday of each month, Guo Gu offers teachings on the practice of Chan Buddhism. In this session, he continues his series on the Chan Liturgy—exploring the chants, prayers, and offerings that are integral to our practice.Join us on Mondays from 6:30-8:00PM Eastern. Click here for the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88987548741... More information can be found at: https://tallahassee.chan.org/events.
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The Depths of Chan Liturgy: Taking Refuge In The Three Jewels
"The Three Jewels – Buddha, Dharma, Sangha – is your true nature, and the most important thing you can do in your life is to activate this true nature…foster it and bring it to fruition." Guo Gu On the first and third Monday of each month, Guo Gu offers teachings on the practice of Chan Buddhism. In this session, he continues his series on the Chan Liturgy—exploring the chants, prayers, and offerings that are integral to our practice.Watch the Dharma Talk at https://youtu.be/K4DZl3HyfP8?feature=shared
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The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 11. Samantabhadra's Tenth Vow.
“I vow to transfer all merit to others.” Samantabhadra“At the core of it all, it’s about relieving suffering for oneself and others, and the primary obstacle to that is self-referential grasping.” Guo GuThe Tenth Vow of Samantabhadra is the culmination of the Bodhisattva path. This involves being engrossed in this world because it is through interaction with the world that the bodhisattva flourishes.In this powerful conclusion to Guo Gu’s talks on the Ten Great Vows of Samantabadhra he raises the bar for our practice and shares his own awakening story to show that it can be done.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. 1. To pay homage to all the buddhas2. To glorify the qualities of all the tathagatas3. To make ample offerings to all the buddhas 4. To confess and repent of all one's misdeeds5. To rejoice in the merits of others6. To always to request the preaching of the dharma7. To entreat enlightened beings to remain in the world8. To always to study the teachings of the buddha9. To always to respond to sentient beings according to their various needs10. To dedicate all merits to sentient beings that they may achieve Buddhahood.============================================ Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.
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The Depths Of Chan Liturgy Part 10. Samantabhadra’s Ninth Vow
“I vow to harmonize with all sentient beings.” Samantabhadra“We are all interconnected on an unimaginable level.” Guo GuThere exists an intrinsic connection between Buddhahood and sentient beings—we are not separate but fundamentally interrelated. The principle of harmonizing offers a compelling model grounded in the profound concept of “interfusion,” or mutual inclusivity, presenting a meaningful alternative to the dominant capitalistic and individualistic paradigm. Guo Gu illustrates how this interconnected way of being can be realized through the Bodhisattva path, specifically by practicing the Six Perfections, the Four Methods of Conversion, and the application of Skillful Means.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. 1. To pay homage to all the buddhas2. To glorify the qualities of all the tathagatas3. To make ample offerings to all the buddhas 4. To confess and repent of all one's misdeeds5. To rejoice in the merits of others6. To always to request the preaching of the dharma7. To entreat enlightened beings to remain in the world8. To always to study the teachings of the buddha9. To always to respond to sentient beings according to their various needs10. To dedicate all merits to sentient beings that they may achieve Buddhahood============================================ Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.
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The Depths Of Chan Liturgy Part 9: Samantabhadra's Eighth Vow
“I vow to always study the teachings of the Buddha.” -Samantabhadra"Samsara is the playground of full liberation, nirvana. This is where we perfect our practice.” -Guo GuThe first seven of Samantabhadra’s vows prepare us for the core eighth vow: to follow the Buddha in study and all that it entails—to emulate his wisdom and follow his practice as a Bodhisattva. In the process, we discover that there is far greater freedom and potential within us if we can let go of our attachments, and that the only thing that truly matters is helping others.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. 1. To pay homage to all the buddhas2. To glorify the qualities of all the tathagatas3. To make ample offerings to all the buddhas 4. To confess and repent of all one's misdeeds5. To rejoice in the merits of others6. To always to request the preaching of the dharma7. To entreat enlightened beings to remain in the world8. To always to study the teachings of the buddha9. To always to respond to sentient beings according to their various needs10. To dedicate all merits to sentient beings that they may achieve Buddhahood.============================================Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.
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.
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