法苑珠林 34.85

34.85

Furthermore, the Bodhisattvabhūmi-śāstra states: 'The vows of a bodhisattva are briefly explained as five kinds: first, the vow of generating the resolve; second, the vow of rebirth; third, the vow of sphere; fourth, the vow of equality; fifth, the great vow. When that bodhisattva first generates the mind of unexcelled awakening, this is called the vow of generating the resolve. Vowing to be reborn in good destinies in future lives for the sake of sentient beings, this is called the vow of rebirth. Vowing to correctly contemplate all phenomena, boundless good roots, and contemplated spheres, this is called the vow of sphere. Vowing to skillfully undertake all bodhisattva deeds in future lives, this is called the bodhisattva's vow of equality. What is called the great vow is none other than the vow of equality.'