Ch 8 Part 3 Love, Compassion and Bodhicitta in Chinese Buddhism Flashcards
(500 cards)
What is the role of faith in generating bodhicitta according to Sheng’an Shixian?
Faithoundation that allows one to trust in the possibility of Buddhahood and opens the heart to altruistic aspiration.
Why does Sheng’an Shixian include shame and remorse as a condition for bodhicitta?
Because recognizing oneâs past faults cultivates humility and fuels the resolve to purify the mind for othersâ benefit.
How does compassion arise as a natural condition in Sheng’an Shixianâs model?
It emerges from recognizing the suffering of beings and the wish to alleviate it without self-centered attachment.
How does Vasubandhu define the bodhi resolve?
As a deep and unwavering intention to attain full awakening for the sake of all sentient beings.
Why does Vasubandhu emphasize previous karmic connections in generating bodhicitta?
Because past positive affinities predispose one to open-heartedness and altruistic commitment.
What is the relationship between generosity and the bodhi resolve in Vasubandhuâs view?
Generosity nurtures the relinquishing of self-clinging, which is essential for cultivating bodhicitta.
How does the Platform Sutra describe sudden awakeningâs relation to compassion?
True awakening is instantly accompanied by non-dual compassion, inseparable from wisdom.
What role does non-attachment play in Huinengâs view of compassion?
Non-attachment ensures that compassion is free from clinging and discrimination.
Why is no-thought essential to the bodhi mind in the Platform Sutra?
Because true bodhicitta arises from a mind beyond conceptual contrivance.
In what way does the Platform Sutra describe sudden awakeningâs relation to compassion?
True awakening is instantly accompanied by non-dual compassion, inseparable from wisdom. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.
What role does non-attachment play in Huinengâs view of compassion?
Non-attachment ensures that compassion is free from clinging and discrimination. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.
What causes is no-thought essential to the bodhi mind in the Platform Sutra?
Because true bodhicitta arises from a mind beyond conceptual contrivance. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.
What causes does Sheng’an Shixian include shame and remorse as a condition for bodhicitta?
Because recognizing oneâs past faults cultivates humility and fuels the resolve to purify the mind for othersâ benefit. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.
In what way does the Platform Sutra describe sudden awakeningâs relation to compassion?
True awakening is instantly accompanied by non-dual compassion, inseparable from wisdom. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.
What causes does Sheng’an Shixian include shame and remorse as a condition for bodhicitta?
Because recognizing oneâs past faults cultivates humility and fuels the resolve to purify the mind for othersâ benefit. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.
In what way does compassion arise as a natural condition in Sheng’an Shixianâs model?
It emerges from recognizing the suffering of beings and the wish to alleviate it without self-centered attachment. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.
What is the role of faith in generating bodhicitta according to Sheng’an Shixian?
Faith serves as the foundation that allows one to trust in the possibility of Buddhahood and opens the heart to altruistic aspiration. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.
What is the relationship between generosity and the bodhi resolve in Vasubandhuâs view?
Generosity nurtures the relinquishing of self-clinging, which is essential for cultivating bodhicitta. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.
In what way does Vasubandhu define the bodhi resolve?
As a deep and unwavering intention to attain full awakening for the sake of all sentient beings. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.
In what way does compassion arise as a natural condition in Sheng’an Shixianâs model?
It emerges from recognizing the suffering of beings and the wish to alleviate it without self-centered attachment. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.
What causes does Sheng’an Shixian include shame and remorse as a condition for bodhicitta?
Because recognizing oneâs past faults cultivates humility and fuels the resolve to purify the mind for othersâ benefit. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.
What is the role of faith in generating bodhicitta according to Sheng’an Shixian?
Faith serves as the foundation that allows one to trust in the possibility of Buddhahood and opens the heart to altruistic aspiration. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.
What is the relationship between generosity and the bodhi resolve in Vasubandhuâs view?
Generosity nurtures the relinquishing of self-clinging, which is essential for cultivating bodhicitta. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.
What causes is no-thought essential to the bodhi mind in the Platform Sutra?
Because true bodhicitta arises from a mind beyond conceptual contrivance. This supports the stable generation of bodhicitta.