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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).

quote 8804 | The Cultivation Guidelines for Pure Land School Practitioners
The Cultivation Guidelines for Pure Land School Practitioners

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

quote 8803 | The Cultivation Guidelines for Pure Land School Practitioners
The Cultivation Guidelines for Pure Land School Practitioners

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.

quote 8802 | The Cultivation Guidelines for Pure Land School Practitioners
The Cultivation Guidelines for Pure Land School Practitioners

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.

quote 8801 | The Cultivation Guidelines for Pure Land School Practitioners
The Cultivation Guidelines for Pure Land School Practitioners

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.

quote 8800 | The Cultivation Guidelines for Pure Land School Practitioners
The Cultivation Guidelines for Pure Land School Practitioners

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.

quote 8799 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

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

quote 8798 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

A void all confusing and agitating environments.

quote 8797 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

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

quote 8796 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

C ultivate diligently for wisdom.

quote 8795 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

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

quote 8794 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

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

quote 8793 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

P ropagate and lecture on the Dharma for all people.

quote 8792 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

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

quote 8791 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

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

quote 8790 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

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

quote 8789 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

N o jealousy.

quote 8788 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

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

quote 8787 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

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

quote 8786 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

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

quote 8785 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

B elieve deeply in cause and effect.

quote 8784 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

B e good at teaching so as to inspire others.

quote 8783 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

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

quote 8782 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

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

quote 8781 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

A void harsh language and miserliness.

quote 8780 | The Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas
Sutra on Generating the Supreme Aspiration of Bodhisattvas, Pure Land Translation Team

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