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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. | The perfection of generosity is not taught as explicitly in the ''Bodhicaryāvatāra'' as the other perfections. 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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