Quan fa pu ti xin wen (Pei Xiu)

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Pei Xiu's Bodhicitta Essay is his only work that systematically articulates his views of Buddhist practice. It is not a doctrinal treatise that deals with scholastic discussion of sophisticated Buddhist concepts. Rather, it is targeted at beginners to provide a comprehensive guide for practice. As its content suggests, this piece, addressed universally to both members of the clergy and the laity, explains the meaning of bodhi, bodhicitta, and the procedures for cultivation necessary to achieve bodhicitta. (Source: Jiang Wu, "Pei Xiu (791–864) and Lay Buddhism in Tang Chan" Journal of Chan Buddhism 2 (2020): 56.

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[Exhortation to Resolve on Buddhahood].

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Dharmamitra, Bhikshu, trans. On Generating the Resolve to Become a Buddha: Three Classic Texts on the Bodhisattva Vow: On Generating the Resolve to Become a Buddha, Chapter Six of Ārya Nāgārjuna's Ten Grounds Vibhāṣā; Exhortation to Resolve on Buddhahood by the Dhyāna Master and Pureland Patriarch, Shixian; Exhortation to Resolve on Buddhahood by the Tang Dynasty Literatus, Peixiu. Kalavinka Buddhist Classics 9. Seattle, WA: Kalavinka Press, 2009.

Books2009About this item

In this volume, Bhikshu Dharmamitra presents translations of three classic works on the bodhisattva vow (bodhicitta) authored by: The early Indian monastic eminence, Arya Nagarjuna (2nd c.); The Dhyana Master and Pureland Patriarch, Sheng'an Shixian (1686-1734); The Tang Dynasty literatus and prime minister, the Honorable Peixiu (797-870). Given that the bodhisattva vow constitutes the very essence of the path to buddhahood, this text can be said to be dedicated to the most important topic in all of Mahayana Buddhism. The translation and notes are by the American monk, Bhikshu Dharmamitra. This volume includes text outlines and facing-page source text in both traditional and simplified scripts. (Source Accessed Jan 15, 2025)

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[Exhortation to Resolve on Buddhahood].

Classical WorksAbout this item

"Quan fa pu ti xin wen" (勸發菩提心文), also known as "An Exhortation to Resolve Upon Bodhi" or "An Inspiration to Give Rise to the Bodhi Mind," is a Chinese Buddhist text written by Great Master Shixian (1686-1734). This work encourages readers to cultivate the bodhi mind, which is the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings.

The text discusses various aspects of the bodhi mind, including:

Different types of mind: true, false, great, small, partial, and perfect.
The importance of rejecting wrong views and embracing correct ones.
Reflections on the kindness of parents and the Buddha.

Quan fa pu ti xin wen emphasizes the significance of developing a sincere and unwavering commitment to the Buddhist path, highlighting the transformative power of the bodhi mind in spiritual practice. (Generated by Perplexity Mar 24, 2025)

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Dharmamitra, Bhikshu, trans. On Generating the Resolve to Become a Buddha: Three Classic Texts on the Bodhisattva Vow: On Generating the Resolve to Become a Buddha, Chapter Six of Ārya Nāgārjuna's Ten Grounds Vibhāṣā; Exhortation to Resolve on Buddhahood by the Dhyāna Master and Pureland Patriarch, Shixian; Exhortation to Resolve on Buddhahood by the Tang Dynasty Literatus, Peixiu. Kalavinka Buddhist Classics 9. Seattle, WA: Kalavinka Press, 2009.

Books2009About this item

In this volume, Bhikshu Dharmamitra presents translations of three classic works on the bodhisattva vow (bodhicitta) authored by: The early Indian monastic eminence, Arya Nagarjuna (2nd c.); The Dhyana Master and Pureland Patriarch, Sheng'an Shixian (1686-1734); The Tang Dynasty literatus and prime minister, the Honorable Peixiu (797-870). Given that the bodhisattva vow constitutes the very essence of the path to buddhahood, this text can be said to be dedicated to the most important topic in all of Mahayana Buddhism. The translation and notes are by the American monk, Bhikshu Dharmamitra. This volume includes text outlines and facing-page source text in both traditional and simplified scripts. (Source Accessed Jan 15, 2025)