Generating the Bodhi Mind – A Path to True Self 14/07/2025

This source presents a Buddhist lecture by Venerable Master Bennie, translated into Vietnamese by Chơn Ngộ, focusing on “Generating the Bodhi Mind.” Through a dialogue with a disciple, the master explains the concept of Bodhi Mind using various metaphors from scripture, such as a wish-fulfilling gem, a merit vase, a wish-fulfilling tree, and goose down, emphasizing its purity and ability to fulfill needs and overcome defilements. The discussion also explores qualities like selflessness, compassion, and the importance of right view in spiritual practice, contrasting them with self-centeredness and the pursuit of worldly pleasures, often using historical figures like Liu Bei as examples. The lecture highlights that the Bodhi Mind acts as a sharp plow to transform others and a powerful force to dismantle the ego (self-view), which is identified as a primary enemy to spiritual growth.