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In the ''Bodhicaryāvatāra'' the practice of accumulating merit is explained through the classical seven-limb prayer. This is a form of supreme worship (Skt. ''annutara puja''), which is a series of religious activities that includes branches such as rejoicing in the merit of others and the dedication of our own merit. It provides us with a complete form of daily religious practice. | In the ''Bodhicaryāvatāra'' the practice of accumulating merit is explained through the classical seven-limb prayer. This is a form of supreme worship (Skt. ''annutara puja''), which is a series of religious activities that includes branches such as rejoicing in the merit of others and the dedication of our own merit. It provides us with a complete form of daily religious practice. | ||
Chapters two and three basically cover the branches of practice of this seven-limb prayer, with | Chapters two and three basically cover the branches of practice of this seven-limb prayer, with the second chapter containing the first three branches of the practice—prostration or paying homage, making offerings, and the confession of negativity. | ||
The first section of the chapter deals with making offerings of the physical actions of our body, the verbal actions of our speech, and and the mental actions of our mind. We make these offerings to the Three Jewels-the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha [LINK to terms]. | The first section of the chapter deals with making offerings of the physical actions of our body, the verbal actions of our speech, and and the mental actions of our mind. We make these offerings to the Three Jewels-the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha [LINK to terms]. | ||
