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- # Mahāyāna (Indo-Tibetan): ''Saṃvṛtibodhi … </br># Mahāyāna (Indo-Tibetan): ''Saṃvṛtibodhicitta'' (T. ''kun rdzob byang chub kyi sems''), often translated as "conventional bodhicitta" or "relative bodhicitta," is a foundational concept in Mahāyāna Buddhism, representing the compassionate and altruistic mind aspiring towards Buddhahood for the sake of all sentient beings. It stands in contrast to, yet is indispensable for cultivating, ultimate bodhicitta (''paramārthabodhicitta''</br>timate bodhicitta (''paramārthabodhicitta'' +
- T. '' 'jug pa byang chub kyi sems'' or ''b … T. '' 'jug pa byang chub kyi sems'' or ''byang chub la 'jug pa'i sems''): This is the practical application and active engagement that follows the cultivation of aspirational bodhicitta. It involves formally taking the bodhisattva vows (''bodhisattvasaṃvara'') and diligently practicing the path of the six perfections (''ṣaṭpāramitā''): generosity (''dāna''), ethical discipline (''śīla''), patience (''kṣānti''), effort (''vīrya''), meditative concentration (''dhyāna''), and wisdom (''prajñā''). This stage is likened to actually undertaking the journey.</br>The cultivation of ''saṃvṛtibodhicitta'' is considered the gateway to the Mahāyāna path. It is the very essence of the bodhisattva's way of life and the driving force behind all their virtuous actions. Texts like Śāntideva's ''Bodhicaryāvatāra'' provide extensive teachings on how to cultivate and maintain both aspects of conventional bodhicitta. While conceptual in nature, it is the necessary precursor to the non-conceptual realization of ultimate bodhicitta.eptual realization of ultimate bodhicitta. +
- T. ''don dam byang chub kyi sems''), the direct wisdom realizing emptiness. ''Saṃvṛtibodhicitta'' is comprised of two distinct yet sequential stages: #* Aspirational Bodhicitta (Skt. ''praṇidhicitta'' or ''bodhipraṇidhicitta'' +
- T. ''smon pa byang chub kyi sems'' or ''by … T. ''smon pa byang chub kyi sems'' or ''byang chub tu smon pa'i sems''): This is the heartfelt yearning and unwavering intention to attain complete enlightenment (Buddhahood) with the primary motivation of liberating all beings from suffering and leading them to the same state of awakening. It is likened to the desire to embark on a journey. This stage involves cultivating boundless love (''maitrī''), compassion (''karuṇā''), joy (''muditā''), and equanimity (''upekṣā''), and developing a strong sense of responsibility for others. Key practices include the "sevenfold cause and effect instruction" and "exchanging self and others" (''ātmaparivartana'').</br>#* Engaging Bodhicitta (Skt. ''prasthānacitta'' or ''bodhiprasthānacitta''rasthānacitta'' or ''bodhiprasthānacitta'' +
