The source material is a Dharma talk with Master Bennie and disciple Chơn Ngộ (Grace Spirit) of the Australian Buddha’s Practice Association, centered on the theme of “Generating Bodhicitta.” The talk uses scriptural texts as its foundation, focusing on comparing the merits of a Bodhisattva with those of heavenly realms, ordinary beings, and the two vehicles (Hinayana). The dialogues clarify the differences in the power of transformation and compassion among various levels of practitioners, with a special emphasis on the importance of a Bodhisattva’s great vow of compassion to save sentient beings.
Furthermore, the talk explains the meaning of the lion’s roar of Bodhicitta and the image of a zither string made from a lion’s sinew, symbolizing the gentle, enduring strength and the ability to cut off attachments and desires during practice. Finally, the master emphasizes that patience and the inherent flexibility of one’s nature are essential elements for developing Bodhicitta and benefiting all beings.
