The Four Great Vows.

I vow to deliver innumerable sentient beings.

I vow to cut off endless vexations.

I vow to master limitless approaches to dharma.

I vow to attain supreme Buddhahood.

“The practice of emptiness is the practice of seeing things and engaging with everyone through the lens of possibilities. Everything and everyone is workable.” Guo Gu

In this evening’s talk, Guo Gu presents Chapter 7 of the Vimalakirti Sutra, which discusses the concept of the bodhisattva’s compassion. Compassion is described not as sentimental pity, but as an activity associated with awakened wisdom—characterized by being limitless, impartial, and unaffected by craving or fear. It is said to be rooted in emptiness and is intended to respond appropriately to suffering without exhaustion or self-reference.

On the first and third Monday of each month, Guo Gu offers teachings on the practice of Chan Buddhism. In this session, he continues his series on the Chan Liturgy—exploring the chants, prayers, and offerings that are integral to our practice.

Join us on Mondays from 6:30-8:00PM Eastern. Click here for the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88987548741...

More information can be found at: https://tallahassee.chan.org/events.

I vow to deliver innumerable sentient beings.

I vow to cut off endless vexations.

I vow to master limitless approaches to dharma.

I vow to attain supreme Buddhahood.

"In order to become a Bodhisattva your vow is to interact with all kinds of people, and we all know how difficult it is to relate to people.”

-Guo Gu

In Part Three of his teachings on the Four Great Vows of the Bodhisattva Path, Guo Gu explores the second group of the Fifteen Minds—loving-kindness, compassion, great joy, and equanimity—grounding them in the teaching of emptiness. He clearly lays out the causes and conditions behind our present state of individual and collective exhaustion.

On the first and third Monday of each month, Guo Gu offers teachings on the practice of Chan Buddhism. In this session, he continues his series on the Chan Liturgy—exploring the chants, prayers, and offerings that are integral to our practice.

Join us on Mondays from 6:30-8:00PM Eastern.

Click here for the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88987548741...

More information can be found at: https://tallahassee.chan.org/events.

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Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.

I vow to deliver innumerable sentient beings.

I vow to cut off endless vexations.

I vow to master limitless approaches to dharma.

I vow to attain supreme Buddhahood.

"The Four Great Vows are intimately connected to the 15 Minds, without which it would be very difficult to practice or understand the Bodhisattva path.” Guo Gu

In Part 2 of his teaching on the Four Great Vows of the Bodhisattva Path, Guo Gu delves deeper into the wisdom of the Fifteen Minds, continuing his focus on the first four—generosity, kind speech, supportive action, and community building—as practices for cultivating relationships with others.

On the first and third Monday of each month, Guo Gu offers teachings on the practice of Chan Buddhism. In this session, he continues his series on the Chan Liturgy—exploring the chants, prayers, and offerings that are integral to our practice.

Join us on Mondays from 6:30-8:00PM Eastern.

Click here for the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88987548741...

More information can be found at: https://tallahassee.chan.org/events.