Syllogistic Reasoning for Proper Refuge

 
 
 
 
FIRST REASONING
 
A. Subject:  Buddha Shakyamuni
 
 
 
B. Predicate:   is a Valid Being.
 
 
 
C. Reasoning:  Because of the perfecting of the
   
                                                   1.  Great Compassion and

                                                   2.   Wisdom Realizing Emptiness.
 
 
 
 
 
SECOND REASONING
 
 
A. Subject:  Buddha Shakyamuni
 
 
 
B. Predicate:  possesses the Great Bliss.
 
 
 
C. Reasoning:   Because of the
 
                                   1. Cessation of the Imprints of the Disturbing Emotions.
 
                                    2. Gaining the Perfect Realizations of Emptiness.
 

 

 

 
THIRD REASONING
 
 
A. Subject:   Buddha Shakyamuni
 
 
 
B. Predicate:   is infallible protector.
 
 
 
C. Reasoning:   Because he has perfected the Great Compassion.
 
 
 
 

 


 

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