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Praises on Bodhicitta 31 - 35

(31) Such compassion as brave as warriors, inspires Bodhicitta. Such insights with unparalleled wisdom, cut off the discriminating minds of kins and foes.

(32) If I want to obtain bliss, I need to arouse Bodhicitta. If I want to achieve liberation, I need to practice the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life.

(33) Once Bodhicitta aroused in mind, one would diligently study books of the sages; Once Bodhicitta aroused in mind, one would protect his faith as he would his own life.

Praises on Bodhicitta 26 - 30

(26) Merits accumulate without getting lost; Recompense for good deeds proliferate in abundance; Karmic obstacles and afflictions absolve and vanish; Bodhicitta surpasses Cintamani.

(27) Wish-fulfilling Cintamani grants all wishes asked, Whilst Mahasattva benefits sentient beings without asking.

(28) Monarch, the preeminent of all people; Mt. Meru, the highest mountain atop the world; Femme fatale, the bombshell of Don Juan; Bodhicitta, the rarest and the most extraordinary of all sentient beings.

Praises on Bodhicitta 21 - 25

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Praises on Bodhicitta 21 - 25

(21) The great compassion inspires Bodhicitta. Bodhicitta is the great compassion. The rare and extraordinary nondual wisdom, is borned by the mother of Bodhicitta.

(22) If one does not have Bodhicitta, being articulate and eloquent, or having the appearance of dignity and propriety, will beget no benefits but harms.

(23) The fabricated Bodhicitta, albeit not naturally born, both men and devas alike, should worship with reverence, thus spoke Buddha himself.

Praises on Bodhicitta 16 - 20

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Praises on Bodhicitta 16 - 20

(16) The incomparable Bodhicitta, is like father the great warrior and like mother of unwavering perseverance, which can bring immense benefits and bliss.

(17) The wonderful jewel of Bodhicitta, burns down karmaic hindrances like fire. The timely rainfall of Bodhi, brings bounteous fruits of virtue.

(18) Bodhicitta is like a tree, provides shade and shelter for people to stay away from the summer heat, and serves as a place for food & nest for insects, ants, birds, beasts and such beings.

Praises on Bodhicitta 11 - 15

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Praises on Bodhicitta 11 - 15

(11) Without Bodhicitta, neither virtuous deeds such as chanting, nor achievement of high realization such as Dzogchen and Mahamudra, can become the cause to attaining Buddhahood.

(12) The amount of sentient beings is immeasurable. The numerous kalpas are difficult to pass through and resolve. Those who embrace these with increasing joy instead of weariness are the great warriors of Bodhi.

(13) The moment that you arouse Bodhicitta, all afflictions will immediately disappear, all places you will find virtuous mentors and all your body and soul will be at peace.

Praises on Bodhicitta 06 - 10

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Praises on Bodhicitta 06 - 10

(6) Bodhicitta is like the sun, eradicating the darkness of ignorance. Bodhi can compare with the clear and cool moon, extinguishing the suffering of blaze.

(7) Whoever attains Bodhicitta, is able to fulfil the wishes of all sentient beings, bring joy to all buddhas, return the grace of parents.

(8) The wonderful treasure of Bodhicitta, those who diligently practice it, will not have to go through asceticism, and shall be awarded with peace.

Praises on Bodhicitta 01 - 05

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Praises on Bodhicitta 01 - 05

(1) The wonderful jewel of Bodhicitta, and the paths taken by all Buddhas, are the treasures that could bring benefit and joy to the sentient beings. I therefore prostrate with reverence.

(2) If you want to attain bliss in this life, please arouse Bodhicitta. If you wish to achieve Buddhahood in the next life, you should arouse Bodhicitta.

(3) Those who want to get quickly away from the great sea of sufferings, shall build a boat of Bodhi, and sail to Paramita.