Outline: J2. Verses about the conduct of “contemplating” Commentary: When this son of the Buddha, the Bodhisattva, speaks the Dharma, he is ever gentle, agreeable and patient, donning the Tathagata’s robe, compassionate towards all living beings, entering the Tathagata’s Room and never slack in his efforts. The great Bodhisattvas of the ten directions take pity on the multitudes and so practice the Bodhisattva Way. He should bring forth a heart of reverence towards the Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas of the ten directions, thinking, are my great teachers.” What kind of contemplation does he make? He “These thinks of these Bodhisattvas as the very best teachers he can have. What about the Buddhas? With regard to all the Buddhas, World Honored Ones, he should think of them as his supreme fathers, his greatly compassionate fathers. He should break through all thoughts of arrogance and pride. And then speak the Dharma without obstacle. When he speaks any kind of Dharma, he should be free of obstructions. Sutra: Such is the dharma Which the wise ones should always guard. With the single-minded happily-dwelling conduct, One is revered by limitless multitudes. Outline: I2. Verses about how the conduct is accomplished Commentary: Such is the third dharma—the happily-dwelling conduct of the mind. It is a Dharma which the wise ones should always guard. Those with wisdom rely on these methods in their practice and protect the conduct. With the single-minded cultivation of the happily-dwelling conduct, one is revered by limitless multitudes. Limitless living beings will revere and respect this Bodhisattva who cultivates the Bodhisattva Way. End of Happily-dwelling Conduct of the Mind. Sutra: Manjushri, in the future Ending Age, when the Dharma is about to become extinct, the “Further, Bodhisattva Mahasattva who upholds the Dharma Flower Sutra, should give rise to thoughts of great kindness for those at home and those who have left home. He should give rise to thoughts of great compassion for those who are not Bodhisattvas.” Outline:
Outline: J2. Verses about the conduct of “contemplating” Commentary: When this son of the Buddha, the Bodhisattva, speaks the Dharma, he is ever gentle, agreeable and patient, donning the Tathagata’s robe, compassionate towards all living beings, entering the Tathagata’s Room and never slack in his efforts. The great Bodhisattvas of the ten directions take pity on the multitudes and so practice the Bodhisattva Way. He should bring forth a heart of reverence towards the Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas of the ten directions, thinking, “These are my great teachers.” What kind of contemplation does he make? He thinks of these Bodhisattvas as the very best teachers he can have. What about the Buddhas? With regard to all the Buddhas, World Honored Ones, he should think of them as his supreme fathers, his greatly compassionate fathers. He should break through all thoughts of arrogance and pride. And then speak the Dharma without obstacle. When he speaks any kind of Dharma, he should be free of obstructions. Sutra: Such is the dharma Which the wise ones should always guard. With the single-minded happily-dwelling conduct, One is revered by limitless multitudes. Outline: I2. Verses about how the conduct is accomplished Commentary: Such is the third dharma—the happily-dwelling conduct of the mind. It is a Dharma which the wise ones should always guard. Those with wisdom rely on these methods in their practice and protect the conduct. With the single-minded cultivation of the happily-dwelling conduct, one is revered by limitless multitudes. Limitless living beings will revere and respect this Bodhisattva who cultivates the Bodhisattva Way. End of Happily-dwelling Conduct of the Mind. Sutra: “Further, Manjushri, in the future Ending Age, when the Dharma is about to become extinct, the Bodhisattva Mahasattva who upholds the Dharma Flower Sutra, should give rise to thoughts of great kindness for those at home and those who have left home. He should give rise to thoughts of great compassion for those who are not Bodhisattvas.” Outline:
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