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Guanyin Bodhisattva

10 Contemplating the Five Aggregates as Empty in Nature (V) ---The sixth consciousness

The sixth consciousness, or the consciousness of the mind, functions either independently or along with the five sensory organs, and is constantly changing and in flux.

09 Contemplating the Five Aggregates as Empty in Nature (IV) --- Volition

Volition, in one sense, means the constant change and shifting of our thoughts in time. It marks the Buddhist idea of impermanence and teaches us not to become attached.

08 Contemplating the Five Aggregates as Empty in Nature (III) --- Perception

“Perception” means notions, reflections and thoughts. It changes over time and space. Therefore, there is no need to be attached to it.

07 Contemplating the Five Aggregates as Empty in Nature (II)

Five Aggregates constitute the physical and mental aspects of human beings and are constantly changing, and thus empty in nature.

06 Contemplating the Five Aggregates as Empty in Nature (I)

Introduction to the Five Aggregates
"Insight into the five aggregates as being empty of inherent nature" is one of the Avalokitesvara's methods. Five aggregates are the five factors that constitute a human being.

05 Practices of Guanyin Bodhisattva: the Sutra for Prolonging Life and the Great Compassion Mantra

The Ten-phrase Avalokitesvara Sutra for Prolonging Life and the Great Compassion Mantra help to remove our obstacle and extend our life of wisdom.

04 Practices of Guanyin Bodhisattva: the Dharani of the White-robed Bodhisattva

Reciting the Dharani of the White-robed Bodhisattva can help reduce our karmic obstacles. But the most important is that we come to study and learn the Dharma ourselves.
 

03 Practices of Guanyin Bodhisattva: Recitation of the Buddha-name and the Six Syllable Mantra

Reciting the name of Guanyin Bodhisattva or the Six Syllable Mantra is also a method of Guanyin's practice.

02 Practices of Guanyin Bodhisattva: Seven Methods of Practice

The practice of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, or Guanyin Bodhisattva, includes seven methods, of which Perfect Penetration Through the Faculty of Hearing and Perceiving the Five Aggregates as Empty are the two main methods.

01 Practices of Guanyin Bodhisattva: Perfect Penetration Through the Faculty of Hearing

The practice of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, or Guanyin Bodhisattva, includes the method of Perfect Penetration through the Faculty of Hearing, which benefits the self, as well as the relieving of suffering to benefit others.

Guanyin Bodhisattva’s methods of practice for the benefit of sentient beings

The real Guanyin Bodhisattva’s method is an unsurpassed Dharma method that benefits both the self and others. Every individual can become an embodiment of Guanyin Bodhisattva by practicing his method with a compassionate mind. More online courses: https://www.youtube.com/user/DDMTV05

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