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Hall of the Bodhisattva Kuan Shih Yin
She who hears the cries of the world
Dr. Roger Irwin, Site Steward
In the Great Compassion Heart Dharani Sutra Bodhisattva Kuan Shih
Yin teaches that if we wish to "bring forth a heart of great compassion for
all beings," we should follow her in making these ten vows.
I
vow to quickly know the entire Dharma!
I
vow to soon attain the eye of perfect wisdom!
I
vow to quickly save all sentient beings!
I
vow to soon attain the good and expedient method
which leads to full enlightenment!
I
vow to quickly board the prajna boat!
I
vow to soon transcend the 'bitter sea'!
I
vow to quickly attain good discipline,
the
stability of meditation and the Way of the Buddha!
I
vow to soon scale the mountain of Nirvana!
I
vow to quickly realize the unconditioned!
I
vow to soon unite with the Dharmakaya!
Recommended Books:
Blofeld, John. The Mystical Tradition of Kuan Yin. Boston, Shambhalla, 1977.
