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| − | + | [[Eighteen Exclusive Dharmas]] ([[aṣṭādaśa-āveṇika-Dharma]], [[十八不共法]]). Only [[Buddhas]] have these eighteen attainments, which [[Arhats]], [[Pratyekabuddhas]], and [[Bodhisattvas]] do not have. They include | |
| − | (1–3) perfection in conduct, speech, and [[Mindfulness]]; | + | (1–3) [[perfection]] in conduct, [[speech]], and [[Mindfulness]]; |
(4) impartiality to all; | (4) impartiality to all; | ||
| − | (5) [[Constant]] serenity; | + | (5) [[Constant]] [[serenity]]; |
| − | (6) equability toward sensory experiences; | + | (6) equability toward sensory [[experiences]]; |
(7) unceasing [[Desire]] to deliver [[Sentient beings]]; | (7) unceasing [[Desire]] to deliver [[Sentient beings]]; | ||
| − | (8) inexhaustible energy for helping [[Sentient beings]]; | + | (8) inexhaustible [[energy]] for helping [[Sentient beings]]; |
| − | (9) unfailing memory of [[The Buddha]] [[Dharma]]; | + | (9) unfailing [[memory]] of [[The Buddha]] [[Dharma]]; |
(10) perfect [[Wisdom]] in everything; | (10) perfect [[Wisdom]] in everything; | ||
(11) total [[Liberation]] from [[Afflictions]] and habits; | (11) total [[Liberation]] from [[Afflictions]] and habits; | ||
| − | (12) perfect [[Knowledge]] and views of [[Liberation]]; | + | (12) perfect [[Knowledge]] and [[views]] of [[Liberation]]; |
| − | (13–15) perfect [[Body]] karmas, voice karmas, and [[Mind]] karmas, led by [[Wisdom]]; | + | (13–15) perfect [[Body]] [[karmas]], {{Wiki|voice}} [[karmas]], and [[Mind]] [[karmas]], led by [[Wisdom]]; |
(16–18) perfect [[Knowledge]] of the past, present, and future. | (16–18) perfect [[Knowledge]] of the past, present, and future. | ||
| − | Another set of eighteen includes the Ten Powers, the [[Four fearlessnesses]], the Threefold [[Mindfulness]] of Equality, and the Great [[Compassion]]. The Threefold [[Mindfulness]] of Equality means that a [[Buddha]]’s [[Mind]] abides in equality toward | + | Another set of eighteen includes the [[Ten Powers]], the [[Four fearlessnesses]], the Threefold [[Mindfulness]] of Equality, and the Great [[Compassion]]. The Threefold [[Mindfulness]] of Equality means that a [[Buddha]]’s [[Mind]] abides in equality toward |
(1) those who listen to [[the Dharma]] reverently, | (1) those who listen to [[the Dharma]] reverently, | ||
Revision as of 20:52, 25 August 2013
Eighteen Exclusive Dharmas (aṣṭādaśa-āveṇika-Dharma, 十八不共法). Only Buddhas have these eighteen attainments, which Arhats, Pratyekabuddhas, and Bodhisattvas do not have. They include
(1–3) perfection in conduct, speech, and Mindfulness;
(4) impartiality to all;
(5) Constant serenity;
(6) equability toward sensory experiences;
(7) unceasing Desire to deliver Sentient beings;
(8) inexhaustible energy for helping Sentient beings;
(9) unfailing memory of The Buddha Dharma;
(10) perfect Wisdom in everything;
(11) total Liberation from Afflictions and habits;
(12) perfect Knowledge and views of Liberation;
(13–15) perfect Body karmas, voice karmas, and Mind karmas, led by Wisdom;
(16–18) perfect Knowledge of the past, present, and future.
Another set of eighteen includes the Ten Powers, the Four fearlessnesses, the Threefold Mindfulness of Equality, and the Great Compassion. The Threefold Mindfulness of Equality means that a Buddha’s Mind abides in equality toward
(1) those who listen to the Dharma reverently,
(2) those who listen to the Dharma irreverently, and
(3) these two groups.
