Wisdom

"Tenth, his wisdom is perfect. By Wisdom is meant seeing the so-called Tathagata, the Eternal, Bliss, the Self, the Pure, and the fact that all beings possess the Buddha Nature. He sees the two phases of things, which are: Void versus non-Void, Eternal versus non-Eternal, Bliss versus non-Bliss, the Self versus not-Self, what is possible or not possible for crushing out the proposition of dissimilarity ['vaidharmya-drstanta'], the coming about or seeing of dissimilarity that arises out from the causal relations, and the fruition of dissimilarity that arises out from the non-causal relations or non-causality. This is what we call perfection of Wisdom.

Oh, good man! This is how we say that when the Bodhisattva is perfect in these ten things, he can clearly see the formlessness of Nirvana. "

Read More on the Nirvana Sutra, Chapter 38, on Bodhisattva Lion's Roar 6.

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Donation

"Ninth, if the Bodhisattva sees any of his brethren, or anyone who is upholding the same precepts, lacking in things; he goes to others, and begs for an incense burner, priestly robes, for what is required in nursing practice, clothing, food and drink, bedding, and accommodations. "

Read More on the Nirvana Sutra, Chapter 38, on Bodhisattva Lion's Roar 6.

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Pearls of the Universe - Volume 6

And for the sake of Kasyapa, he spoke in a gatha:

"If one does not feel anger,
even against a single being,
and prays to give bliss to these beings,
this is loving-kindness.

If one feels compassion
for all beings,
this is the holy seed.

Endless is the reward.

Even if the five-powered Rishis filled this earth,
and gave to Mahesvara elephants, horses,
and their various possessions,
the reward gained would not equal
one sixteenth of one [impulse of] loving-kindness
that is practiced. "

Read more at Pearls of the Universe, Volume 6.

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Protection of Dharma

"Eighth, there is protection of Dharma. By protecting the Dharma is meant to love the Wonderful Dharma, be always happy to talk about it, read and recite, write and copy it, think about its meaning and expound it widely, and make it prevail. If there is a person who copies, expounds, recites and praises [Dharma] and think about the meaning, one should seek things and offer him such as support, things such as clothing, food and drink, bedding and medicines. For the protection of Dharma, one must be ready to sacrifice his own body and life. This is protection of Dharma. "

Read More on the Nirvana Sutra, Chapter 38, on Bodhisattva Lion's Roar 6.

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Gentleness

"Seventh, he has gentleness of speech. By gentleness of speech is meant the true and wonderful words that one utters and queries before the mind acts. It is timely speech and words of truth. We call this 'gentle words'. "

Read More on the Nirvana Sutra, Chapter 38, on Bodhisattva Lion's Roar 6.

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Remembrance

"Sixth, he is perfect in remembrance. By perfection in remembrance is meant thinking about the Buddha, Dharma, Sangha, the precepts, the heavens, and equanimity. We call this perfection in thought."

Read More on the Nirvana Sutra, Chapter 38, on Bodhisattva Lion's Roar 6.

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Effort

"Fifth, there is effort. By effort is meant that someone thinks single-mindedly on the Four Noble Truths. Even if that person's head was on fire, he would not cast off this [the weighting on the Four Noble Truths]. This is effort. "

Read More on the Nirvana Sutra, Chapter 38, on Bodhisattva Lion's Roar 6.

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