Wednesday, July 21, 2010

The Universally Worthy Vow of the Ten Great Actions (普賢十大行願)

First, make obeisance to Buddhas.

Second, praise Tathāgatas.

Third, make expansive offerings.

Fourth, repent of karma, the cause of hindrances.

Fifth, express sympathetic joy over others’ merits.

Sixth, request Buddhas to turn the Dharma wheel.

Seventh, beseech Buddhas to abide in the world.

Eighth, always follow Buddhas to learn.

Ninth, forever support sentient beings.

Tenth, universally transfer all merits to others.

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