The First Vow: To Pay Respect to all Buddhas
Who are Buddhas? We read in the Flower Adornment Sutra, “Sentient or insentient, all attain wisdom.” So all beings that have self-awareness and all things such as plants and minerals are Buddhas-to-Be. With respect for all beings and things, not just the present Buddhas, we will foster the heart of Universal Worthy Bodhisattva. His heart Read More …