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*Give the general structure for the first chapter.  
*Give the general structure for the first chapter.  
*What is the purpose of this chapter?
*What is the purpose of this chapter?
 
*Why is Bodhichitta superior to all other virtues?
*What happens to our identity when we give rise to Bodhichitta?
*Give the five examples (or images) which describe the benefits of Bodhichitta.
*What do these examples mean?


* Chapter 2
==Chapter 2==


* Chapter 3
==Chapter 3==


* Chapter 4
==Chapter 4==


* Chapter 5
==Chapter 5==


* Chapter 6
==Chapter 6==


* Chapter 7
==Chapter 7==


* Chapter 8
==Chapter 8==


* Chapter 9
==Chapter 9==


* Chapter 10
==Chapter 10==


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Revision as of 12:20, 25 May 2007

Study Questions on the Bodhicharyavatara - Here you can test your knowledge of Shantideva's classic text, the Bodhicharyavatara.

General/Introduction

  • What does the title Bodhicharyavatara mean?
  • The first three verses of the text contain four important points. What are they?
  • Give the outline of the main body of the text according to the four-line bodhichitta prayer.
  • How do the ten chapters of the text relate to the six paramitas?

Chapter 1

  • Give the general structure for the first chapter.
  • What is the purpose of this chapter?
  • Why is Bodhichitta superior to all other virtues?
  • What happens to our identity when we give rise to Bodhichitta?
  • Give the five examples (or images) which describe the benefits of Bodhichitta.
  • What do these examples mean?

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10