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Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra
Chapter 2: The Expedient Method (Upaya) of Teaching (6)
Thus, the elder Vimalakirti expounded the Dharma to all those who came to enquire after his health, urging countless visitors to seek supreme enlightenment.
Chandogya Upanishad
Prapathaka V, Khanda 11 (6)
They replied: 'Every man ought to say for what purpose he comes. You know at present that Vaisvânara Self, tell us that.'
Bhagavad Gita
Bhakti Yoga (12.20)
Who, with faith having Me as their goal follow this immortal and nectar-like Dharma as declared above, such devotees are most dear to Me.
Bhagavad Gita
Kṣhetra Kṣhetrajña Vibhāga Yoga (13.35)
They who perceive with the eye of wisdom this distinction between the Field and the Knower of the Field, and also the deliverance from Prakriti, the...
Diamond Sutra
Chapter 2 (1)
Upon that occasion, the venerable Subhuti occupied a place in the midst of the assembly. Rising from his seat, with cloak arranged in such manner...
Bhagavad Gita
Guṇa Traya Vibhāga Yoga (14.11)
When the light of knowledge shines through all the gateways of the body, then it may be known that sattva has prevailed.
Chandogya Upanishad
Prapathaka IV, Khanda 14 (1)
Then they all said: 'Upakosala, this is our knowledge, our friend, and the knowledge of the Self, but the teacher will tell you the way (to another...
Yasna (Gathas)
Yasna 30 — Ahunavaiti Gatha (1)
And I pray that propitious results may be seen in the lights.
Diamond Sutra
Chapter 17 (1)
Upon that occasion, the venerable Subhuti addressed the Lord Buddha, saying: “Honoured of the Worlds! if a good disciple, whether man or woman,...
Yasna (Gathas)
Yasna 44 — Ushtavaiti Gatha (17)
This I ask Thee, O Ahura! tell me aright; how, O Mazda! shall I proceed to that (great) conference with You, to that consummation of Your own, when...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book II: The Dawning of the Lights of the Six Lokas (27.5)
Wherever the ether pervadeth, consciousness pervadeth; wherever consciousness pervadeth, the Dharma-Kaya pervadeth. Abide tranquilly in the uncreated...
Yasna (Gathas)
Yasna 28 — Ahunavaiti Gatha (5)
(Yea, I will approach You with my supplications, I) who am delivering up (my) mind and soul to that (heavenly) Mount (whither all the redeemed at...
Yasna (Gathas)
Yasna 51 — Vohu Khshathra Gatha (16)
(And one of you, the greatest, has indeed attained to that wisdom which is thus blessed with a promise), Kavi Vîstâspa has reached it in the Realm of...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book I: Instructions on the Symptoms of Death, or the First Stage of the Chikhai Bardo: The Primary Clear Light Seen at the Moment of Death (1.33)
Repeat this distinctly and clearly three or [even] seven times. That will recall to the mind [of the dying one] the former [i.e. when living]...
Bhagavad Gita
Vibhūti Yoga (10.1)
The Lord said: Once more, Ο mighty Arjuna, listen to My supreme word, which I, from a desire for your welfare, will impart to you, to your great...
Katha Upanishad
First Vallī (24)
Be (king), Nakiketas, on the wide earth. I make thee the enjoyer of all desires.'...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book II: The Obeisances (20.1)
To the assembled Deities, to the Tutelaries, to the Gurus, Humbly is obeisance paid: May Liberation in the Intermediate State be vouchsafed by Them.
Yasna (Gathas)
Yasna 44 — Ushtavaiti Gatha (8)
This I ask Thee, O Ahura! tell me aright, that I may ponder these which are Thy revelations, O Mazda! and the words which were asked (of Thee) by Thy...
Yasna (Gathas)
Yasna 44 — Ushtavaiti Gatha (2)
This I ask Thee, O Ahura! tell me aright, how, in pleasing Him, may we serve the supreme one of (Heaven) the better world ; yea, how to serve that...
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Book I (23)
Or spiritual consciousness may be gained by ardent service of the Master.
Dhammapada
Chapter II: On Earnestness (23)
These wise people, meditative, steady, always possessed of strong powers, attain to Nirvâna, the highest happiness.
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