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(1) Having estimated one's own capabilities, one requires
a sure line of action.
(2) To carry out the commands of a religious preceptor, one
requires confidence and diligence.
(3) To avoid error in choosing a guru, the disciple requires
knowledge of his own faults and virtues.
(4) Keenness of intellect and unwavering faith are required
to tune in with the mind of the spiritual preceptor.
5) Unceasing watchfulness and mental alertness, graced
with humility, are required to keep the body, speech, and
mind unsullied by evil.
(6) Spiritual armor and strength of intellect are required
for the fulfillment of one's heart's vows.
(7) Habitual freedom from desire and attachment is necessary
if one would be free from bondage.
(8) To acquire the Twofold Merit, born of right motives,
right actions, and the altruistic dedication of their results,
there is need of unceasing effort.
(9) The mind, imbued with love and compassion in thought
and deed, should always be directed to the service of all sentient
beings.
(10) Through hearing, understanding, and wisdom, one
should so comprehend the nature of all things as not to fall
into the error of regarding matter and phenomena as real.
These are The Ten Requirements.
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