Bodhisattvacaryavatara
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The Bodhisattvacaryavatara is an influential Mahayana Buddhist text by Shantideva that outlines the path, ethics, and practices of the bodhisattva aspiring to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Bodhisattvacaryavatara Context triple: [Bodhisattva vows, textualSource, Bodhisattvacaryavatara]
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Lankāvatāra Sutra
The Lankāvatāra Sutra is a key Mahayana Buddhist scripture known for its teachings on mind-only philosophy, Buddha-nature, and the importance of direct experiential realization over conceptual understanding.
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Contemplation Sūtra
The Contemplation Sūtra is a key Mahāyāna Pure Land scripture that details visualizations of Amitābha Buddha and his Western Paradise as a path to rebirth there.
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Bodhisattva Firmly Established Practices
Bodhisattva Firmly Established Practices is a principal leader among the Bodhisattvas of the Earth in Mahayana Buddhism, exemplifying steadfast dedication to Buddhist practice and the propagation of the Dharma.
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Yogācārabhūmi Śāstra
The Yogācārabhūmi Śāstra is a massive and foundational Mahāyāna Buddhist treatise that systematically presents the doctrines and practices of the Yogācāra (Mind-Only) school.
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Mahāyānasaṃgraha
Mahāyānasaṃgraha is a foundational Yogācāra Buddhist treatise, traditionally attributed to Asaṅga, that systematically presents and defends key doctrines of the Mahāyāna mind-only school.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Bodhisattvacaryavatara Target entity description: The Bodhisattvacaryavatara is an influential Mahayana Buddhist text by Shantideva that outlines the path, ethics, and practices of the bodhisattva aspiring to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
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A.
Lankāvatāra Sutra
The Lankāvatāra Sutra is a key Mahayana Buddhist scripture known for its teachings on mind-only philosophy, Buddha-nature, and the importance of direct experiential realization over conceptual understanding.
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B.
Contemplation Sūtra
The Contemplation Sūtra is a key Mahāyāna Pure Land scripture that details visualizations of Amitābha Buddha and his Western Paradise as a path to rebirth there.
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C.
Bodhisattva Firmly Established Practices
Bodhisattva Firmly Established Practices is a principal leader among the Bodhisattvas of the Earth in Mahayana Buddhism, exemplifying steadfast dedication to Buddhist practice and the propagation of the Dharma.
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D.
Yogācārabhūmi Śāstra
The Yogācārabhūmi Śāstra is a massive and foundational Mahāyāna Buddhist treatise that systematically presents the doctrines and practices of the Yogācāra (Mind-Only) school.
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E.
Mahāyānasaṃgraha
Mahāyānasaṃgraha is a foundational Yogācāra Buddhist treatise, traditionally attributed to Asaṅga, that systematically presents and defends key doctrines of the Mahāyāna mind-only school.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Mahayana Buddhist text
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didactic poem ⓘ religious scripture ⓘ |
| aimsAt | attaining enlightenment for the benefit of all beings ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Nalanda Monastic University
ⓘ
linked to:
Nalanda University (modern)
bodhisattva path ⓘ |
| author |
Shantideva
ⓘ
linked to:
Śāntideva
|
| category | Bodhisattva literature ⓘ |
| centralTheme | bodhicitta ⓘ |
| centuryOfComposition | 8th century ⓘ |
| commentedOnBy |
Khenpo Kunpal
ⓘ
Patrul Rinpoche ⓘ Pema Karpo ⓘ modern Buddhist scholars ⓘ |
| composedBy |
Shantideva
ⓘ
linked to:
Śāntideva
|
| focusesOn |
bodhisattva ethics
ⓘ
bodhisattva practices ⓘ |
| genre | philosophical poetry ⓘ |
| hasChapter |
Chapter on carefulness
ⓘ
Chapter on confession ⓘ Chapter on dedication ⓘ Chapter on diligence ⓘ Chapter on guarding alertness ⓘ Chapter on meditative concentration ⓘ Chapter on patience ⓘ Chapter on the benefits of bodhicitta ⓘ Chapter on wisdom ⓘ |
| influenced |
Mahayana ethical thought
ⓘ
Tibetan Buddhism ⓘ contemporary Buddhist ethics ⓘ the Dalai Lama’s ethical teachings ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | Sanskrit ⓘ |
| placeInCanon | important text in Indian Mahayana Buddhism ⓘ |
| preservedIn |
Sanskrit manuscripts
ⓘ
Tibetan translation ⓘ |
| purpose | guiding practitioners on the bodhisattva path ⓘ |
| religion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| structure | ten chapters ⓘ |
| studiedIn | Tibetan monastic curricula ⓘ |
| teaches |
cultivation of compassion
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cultivation of wisdom ⓘ perfection of concentration ⓘ perfection of diligence ⓘ perfection of ethics ⓘ perfection of generosity ⓘ perfection of patience ⓘ perfection of wisdom ⓘ |
| titleTranslation |
Entering the Conduct of the Bodhisattva
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linked to:
Bodhisattvacaryavatara
Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life ⓘ
linked to:
Bodhisattvacaryavatara
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| tradition |
Mahayana Buddhism
ⓘ
linked to:
Mahayana
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