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In the ''Bodhicaryāvatāra'' Śāntideva | In the ''Bodhicaryāvatāra'' Śāntideva alludes to the hierarchical relationship between the earlier and later perfections, stating, | ||
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The perfection of generosity is not taught explicitly in the ''Bodhicaryāvatāra''. Rather, Śāntideva's presentation of generosity is relegated to the preparatory phase building up to the acceptance of the bodhisattva vow. Therefore, since at that stage it has not been fully embraced by bodhicitta, let alone wisdom, Śāntideva teaches the fundamentals of generosity in the context of mind training. | |||
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Śāntideva's presentation of the perfections begins in earnest from the fourth chapter onward starting with two chapters dedicated to discipline, followed by individual chapters on patience, diligence, meditative concentration, and wisdom. With the opening verses of each successive chapter introducing the corresponding perfection and often detailing its relationship to the previous perfection. | |||
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