Ten Great Vows
The fifth of the Five Guidelines is the Ten Great Vows
of Samantabhadra in the
Avatamsaka Sutra.
These vows lead to the attainment of Buddhahood and are
the practice of the highest-level bodhisattvas who have
freed themselves from delusion. The Ten Great Vows
are to:
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Respect all Buddhas |
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Praise all Buddhas |
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Make
offerings extensively |
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Repent karmic obstacles |
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Be
joyful at other’s meritorious deeds |
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Request
the turning of the Dharma wheel |
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Request the Buddhas to remain in this
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Constantly
follow the Buddha’s teachings |
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Accord with all sentient beings
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Dedicate all merits
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