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D o Not Cultivate the Three Defilements Our every thought must avoid the three poisons and accord with purity (precepts), impartiality (meditative concentration) and proper understanding (wisdom).


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T he Six Harmonies Harmony in having the same viewpoints Harmony in observing the same precepts Harmony in living together Harmony in speaking without conflict Harmony in experiencing Dharma bliss Harmony in sharing benefits


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T he Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra All Pure Land practitioners should respectfully cultivate the virtue of Samantabhadra: (1) respect all Buddhas, (2) praise Tathagata, (3) make offerings extensively, (4) repent karmic obstacles, (5) rejoice at others’ meritorious deeds, (6) request the turning of the Dharma wheel, (7) request the Buddha to remain in this world, (8) constantly follow the Buddha’s teachings, (9) accommodate all sentient beings, and (10) dedicate all merits universally. Emulate Samantabhadra and cultivate according to his great vows in thought after thought, endlessly and continuously without ceasing. My body, speech and mind will never tire of these deeds.


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T he Six Paramitas that Bodhisattvas Cultivate Always cultivate the Paramitas of giving, precept observation, patience, diligence, meditative concentration, and wisdom. Teach and help all beings to abide in the way to supreme, perfect enlightenment.


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T he Three Conditions in the Visualization Sutra The First Condition: Be filial and care and provide for parents, be respectful to and serve teachers, be compassionate and do not kill, and cultivate the Ten Virtuous Deeds. The Second Condition: Take the Three Refuges, abide by all precepts, and behave in a dignified and appropriate manner. The Third Condition: Generate the Bodhi mind, believe deeply in the law of cause and effect, recite and uphold the Mahayana sutras, and encourage others to advance on the path to enlightenment.


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W hen we meet monastics or lay people, those who practice according to the way of Bodhisattvas, we need to respect and believe in them as they are the Teachers.


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P lant good roots, avoid bad influences, and have a pure mind.


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A void all confusing and agitating environments.


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E steem others and behave respectfully towards them without any disdain.


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C ultivate diligently for wisdom.


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B e supremely patient with all dharmas, but do not be attached to them.


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W e should learn from, be close to, and make offerings to bodhisattvas, who diligently practice meditative concentration.


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P ropagate and lecture on the Dharma for all people.


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L ecture on the Dharma using a variety of gentle and kind words and explanations to make the audience feel happy to hear it.


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E ven a little effort wisely applied can benefit infinite beings.


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B e comfortable and accord with [proper] conditions in whatever we do.


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N o jealousy.


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W ise men will avoid any place where there are untruthful, unbeneficial words or disputes as these will cause many afflictions.


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F or seeking supreme perfect enlightenment, we should never tire of learning or feel that we have learned enough of the Dharma.


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B e ashamed of and report all the bad deeds that have been committed.


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B elieve deeply in cause and effect.


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B e good at teaching so as to inspire others.


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S eek the supreme, perfect enlightenment of a Buddha at all times and never forget.


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P ractice diligently the paramita of patience and abide contentedly in patience.


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A void harsh language and miserliness.


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