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− | These [[ten precepts]], explained in [[Nagarjuna's]] Great {{Wiki|Discourse}} on the [[Perfection of Wisdom]] ( | + | These [[ten precepts]], explained in [[Nagarjuna's]] Great {{Wiki|Discourse}} on the [[Perfection of Wisdom]] (S. [[Maha]] [[Prajna Paramita]] [[Sastra]], C. Ta-Chih-Tu [[Lun]], J. Dai [[Chi]] Do Ron), are further elaborated by [[Chih-I]] in the [[fourth]] volume of The Great Calm-Observation (C. Mo-Ho [[Chih-Kuan]], J. Maka [[Shikan]]). |
The lower [[precepts]] are likened to the [[master]] potter's making of vessels, [[symbolizing]] the [[spiritual]] vessel that can hold and serve the [[Dharma]]. | The lower [[precepts]] are likened to the [[master]] potter's making of vessels, [[symbolizing]] the [[spiritual]] vessel that can hold and serve the [[Dharma]]. |
Revision as of 07:29, 31 January 2015
These ten precepts, explained in Nagarjuna's Great Discourse on the Perfection of Wisdom (S. Maha Prajna Paramita Sastra, C. Ta-Chih-Tu Lun, J. Dai Chi Do Ron), are further elaborated by Chih-I in the fourth volume of The Great Calm-Observation (C. Mo-Ho Chih-Kuan, J. Maka Shikan).
The lower precepts are likened to the master potter's making of vessels, symbolizing the spiritual vessel that can hold and serve the Dharma.
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Description |
Violation |
Level | |
1 |
Not cracked |
Vessel cannot hold the Dharma |
Rules of discipline | |
2 |
Not broken |
Holding the different precepts without forgetting them or lapsing |
Vessel breaks apart into pieces | |
3 |
Not pierced |
Embracing Prayascitta - atonement for sins causing one to fall into purgatory |
Vessel is pierced and leaks | |
4 |
Not adulterated |
Embracing the precept with meditative concentration |
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5 |
Following the path |
Following and obeying the principle of truth - the first fruit |
Improper views |
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6 |
See the absolute truth and becoming noble- the three fruits |
Improper intent | ||
7 |
Praising Wisdom |
Praising the Buddha's name and words - Bodhisatta practice |
Limited to Two Vehicles |
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8 |
Mastering the Buddha's words - Bodhisattva mastery |
Mastery of ways & means | ||
9 |
Surangama Samadhi that includes all Samadhis - neither arising or extinguished |
Bodhisattva limited to ways & means |
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10 |
Insight into the Middle Way & |
Without total enlightenment |