the way ro enlightenment
November 1, 2008
Nowadays I am giving discourse on Bodhicharyavatara,book written by Acharya Shantideva(bodhisattva) around 7-8th century.1st chapter praising bodhichittva(enlightening mind,the mind aiming for buddhahood thereby doing welfare to world by any means possible i.e.strong compassion.second chapter deals with offering to triple gems with all best thing in the world,all five sense matter which brought attachment anger and all negative defeilments.To become pure these offering are done one hand,on next it will provide with immense merit which will lead one ahead with happiness and finally even buddhahood.3rd chapter deals with feeling attitude of gratitude for all mundane and supremundane benefitting beings,telling them to continue such deeds.Next step is to say I too will do good for all with every possible ways,that is to determine mind of bodhichittva holding.With these all merit I did,i dedicate it for the enlightenment of myself.Because after this only I could benefit beings optimumly with mundane and supramundane deeds.Now coming days further chapter will be explained.
May all beings be at peace.
May all beings be at peace.
Posted by Dr.Kabindra Bajracharya.