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This verse points out the extent of the bodhisattvas | This verse points out the extent of the commitment of bodhisattvas to the welfare of all beings. Their vow is to remain not just for this life but for all lives. As long as there are sentient beings trapped in the results of their afflictive emotions and karmic webs, continually thrown back into the terrifying prison of samsara, until then do the bodhisattvas pledge also to remain, to dispel the sufferings of all. | ||
This last chapter is primarily an explanation of how to train in the generosity of giving away one's body, possessions, and roots of virtue for the purpose of others. Taking each object of dedication, they are transformed with strong aspiration into the temporary and ultimate objectives of prayer. | This last chapter is primarily an explanation of how to train in the generosity of giving away one's body, possessions, and roots of virtue for the purpose of others. Taking each object of dedication, they are transformed with strong aspiration into the temporary and ultimate objectives of prayer. | ||
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