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Bodhigitta: Two Levels of Meaning
- Bojjhagita refers to compassion on a relative level and the empty, aware nature of mind on an ultimate level.
- When these two are present, enlightenment is considered unavoidable.
Overcoming Self-Centeredness
- Understand emptiness as a lack of self-centeredness, where the self is not the central reference point.
- Through mindfulness and investigation, shift from the self-center to the zero center of emptiness.
Dipama's Bow
- Joseph Goldstein recalls observing his teacher Dipama bowing to the Buddha.
- He describes it as emptiness bowing to emptiness or love bowing to love, highlighting her lack of self.