LWC6_Ch1 Part 3 - Introduction to the Bodhisattva Perfections Flashcards
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Why is generosity important for bodhisattvas (1-1)?
It helps reduce attachment and cultivates compassion. This is essential for the development of a bodhisattva.
What is the relationship between ethics and concentration (2-1)?
Ethical discipline fosters mental calm and focus. This is essential for the development of a bodhisattva.
How does patience function in a bodhisattva’s training (3-1)?
It guards against anger and fosters resilience. This is essential for the development of a bodhisattva.
What distinguishes joyful effort from ordinary striving (4-1)?
It is rooted in enthusiasm for virtuous activity. This is essential for the development of a bodhisattva.
Why is meditation essential on the path to awakening (5-1)?
It stabilizes the mind for insight and transformation. This is essential for the development of a bodhisattva.
How does wisdom guide the other perfections (6-1)?
It illuminates the nature of reality and selflessness. This is essential for the development of a bodhisattva.
Why are the six perfections practiced together (7-1)?
Because they reinforce and balance each other. This is essential for the development of a bodhisattva.
What does mindfulness protect in daily practice (8-1)?
It safeguards ethical intentions and cultivates clarity. This is essential for the development of a bodhisattva.
How does compassion evolve through the perfections (9-1)?
It deepens through generosity, patience, and wisdom. This is essential for the development of a bodhisattva.
What is the significance of motivation in Mahāyāna ethics (10-1)?
Altruistic intent transforms ordinary actions into the path. This is essential for the development of a bodhisattva.
Why is generosity important for bodhisattvas (1-2)?
It helps reduce attachment and cultivates compassion.
What is the relationship between ethics and concentration (2-2)?
Ethical discipline fosters mental calm and focus.
How does patience function in a bodhisattva’s training (3-2)?
It guards against anger and fosters resilience.
What distinguishes joyful effort from ordinary striving (4-2)?
It is rooted in enthusiasm for virtuous activity.
Why is meditation essential on the path to awakening (5-2)?
It stabilizes the mind for insight and transformation.
How does wisdom guide the other perfections (6-2)?
It illuminates the nature of reality and selflessness.
Why are the six perfections practiced together (7-2)?
Because they reinforce and balance each other.
What does mindfulness protect in daily practice (8-2)?
It safeguards ethical intentions and cultivates clarity.
How does compassion evolve through the perfections (9-2)?
It deepens through generosity, patience, and wisdom.
What is the significance of motivation in Mahāyāna ethics (10-2)?
Altruistic intent transforms ordinary actions into the path.
Why is generosity important for bodhisattvas (1-3)?
It helps reduce attachment and cultivates compassion.
What is the relationship between ethics and concentration (2-3)?
Ethical discipline fosters mental calm and focus.
How does patience function in a bodhisattva’s training (3-3)?
It guards against anger and fosters resilience.
What distinguishes joyful effort from ordinary striving (4-3)?
It is rooted in enthusiasm for virtuous activity.