... idea of the sutra easily because of clear clauses. Eight Realization of the Great Beings The view of World-1.All political regimes are subject to fall. 2.The world is impermanent. 3.All things composed of the four elements are empty. The view of Life-1. More desire is the root of samsara. 2. To feel fulfilled is the root of practicing the way. 3. To practice diligently is the root of destroying Mara. 4. Wisdom is the root of transforming ignorance. 5. To practice generosity is the root of educating human beings. 6. To hold precepts is the root of controlling desires. Conclusion- Great Vow is the root of helping everyone. The First Realization 1. Impermanence-The world-To be in the process of change-constantly being born and constantly dying. 2. Suffering-The four elements-To be empty of self without sovereignty. 3. Selflessness-The five skandhas-The mind is the source of all confusion. 4. Impurity-The mind and the body-The body is the forest of all ...

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