Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

Hinayana; they are the bodhicitta of will and that of
conduct. The third one is found only in the Mahayana
and is described as sunyata which is the source of the
bodhicitta. From the entity of the sunyata, we know the
nature of the Dharmakaya; we know that every person
has the same Dharmakaya. As a result of our realization,
we are, so to speak, joined into the same body with all
sentient beings. From this Dharmakaya, no one may be
excluded, not even wicked persons. From this
realization arises the great compassion unconditioned by
thoughts of individuals.
This compassion is a very important condition for the
first three paramitas, and if one has not experienced it,
these perfections cannot be completed. For what reason
should I give alms? From compassion based upon the
Dharmakaya. Why should I maintain a pure morality?
Realization of this same Dharmakaya. Under all
circumstances, why should I be patient? All beings
share this same Dharmakaya, and knowing this one can
have nothing but compassion for them.
The Bible has a passage illustrating my meaning rather
well (although they do not know the Dharma-body and
refer here to flesh):
"But now are they many members, yet but one body.
And the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of
thee; again, nor again the head to the feet, I have no
need of you." (1 Corinthians 12:20-21)
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