About this episode
I vow to deliver innumerable sentient beings. I vow to cut off endless vexations. I vow to master limitless approaches to dharma. I vow to attain supreme Buddhahood. "The locus of all sentient beings is not outside; it’s in our minds.” - Guo Gu In tonight's Guo Gu talk parses out the language of the Four Great vows, showing how they are actually meant work. On the first and third Monday of each month, Guo Gu offers teachings on the practice of Chan Buddhism. In this session, he continues his series on the Chan Liturgy—exploring the chants, prayers, and offerings that are integral to our practice.