3. The Course of the Bodhisattva.
At this stage, having already developed intention and taken the vow, the Bodhisattva is now able to set out along the path itself. The path consists of developing the Six Perfections, which are as follows.
1. Dana/Cahrity - the perfection of giving. The generosity of giving something without expecting anything in return.
2. Sila/Morality - the perfection of goodness. Thoughts, words, actions are all pure because they are based on the deep respect for all life.
3. Kshanti/Patience - the perfection of composure. The confidence to accept things and people are as they are.
4. Virya/Vigour - the perfection of energy. A natural effort to work on the benefit for all things.
5. Dhyana/Meditation - the perfection of concentration. A constant clear mind to see all the situations as they truly are.
6. Prajna/Wisdom - the perfection of wise understanding. Insight into the true nature of all the dharmas, the realising that everything is empty.
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