The path of the bodhisattva: bodhichitta

Although one inherently has Buddha nature (tathagatagarbha), the is in need of stimulation in order to begin the bodhisattva path

• This awakening affects what is known as the bodhichitta (intelligence consciousness)
• The bodhichitta, according to Mahayana Buddhism, is essentially a blend of compassion and wisdom

There are 4 causes of the…