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@@ -11780,8 +11780,7 @@ You do not lead by hitting people over the head.
 That's assault, not leadership.
   -- Dwight D. Eisenhower
 ~
-When elephants fight, only the grass gets hurt.
-  -- Swahili Saying
+When elephants fight, only the grass gets hurt.  -- Swahili Saying
 ~
 Men who know the same things are not long the best company for each other.
   -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
@@ -12103,8 +12102,7 @@ Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to
 recognize a mistake when you make it again.
   -- Franklin P. Jones
 ~
-Nobody roots for Goliath.
-  -- Wilt Chamberlain
+Nobody roots for Goliath.  -- Wilt Chamberlain
 ~
 (cat haiku)
 Gentle pussy, bit
@@ -37931,3 +37929,27 @@ what is an inference?
   someone says, "my hand stinks because my butt stinks."
 an inference you could draw:
   that hand has probably been too close to that butt.
+~
+What Do We Mean by Bodhisattva?
+
+  Bodhi means enlightenment, the state devoid of all defects and endowed with
+all good qualities.  Sattva refers to someone who has courage and confidence
+and who strives to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings.  Those who
+have this spontaneous, sincere wish to attain enlightenment for the ultimate
+benefit of all beings are called bodhisattvas.  Through wisdom, they direct
+their minds to enlightenment, and through their compassion, they have concern
+for beings.  This wish for perfect enlightenment for the sake of others is
+what we call bodhichitta, and it is the starting point on the path.
+~
+The Notion of Self
+
+  When we talk about the notion of self in Buddhism, it is important to bear
+in mind that there are different degrees or types.  There are some types of
+sense of self which are not only to be cultivated but also to be reinforced
+and enhanced.  For instance, in order to have a strong determination to seek
+buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings, one needs a very strong
+sense of confidence, which is based upon a sense of commitment and courage.
+This requires a strong sense of self.  Unless one has that identity or sense
+of self, one will not be able to develop the confidence and courage to
+strongly seek this aim.
+  -- H.H. the Dalai Lama