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| bgcolor="#CCCCCC" valign="top" width="68" | <p><strong>[[Direction]]</strong></p> | | bgcolor="#CCCCCC" valign="top" width="68" | <p><strong>[[Direction]]</strong></p> | ||
| bgcolor="#CCCCCC" valign="top" width="290" | <h4>Nagarjuna’s Comments</h4> | | bgcolor="#CCCCCC" valign="top" width="290" | <h4>Nagarjuna’s Comments</h4> | ||
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| width="68" valign="top" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" | <p><strong>East</strong></p> | | width="68" valign="top" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" | <p><strong>East</strong></p> | ||
− | | valign="top" width="290" | <p>The Buddha’s [[virtue]] is pure in that it creates only [[peace]] & [[contentment]], unlike the [[virtues]] of [[gods]] and [[dragons]] that can distress | + | | valign="top" width="290" | <p>The [[Buddha]]’s [[virtue]] is pure in that it creates only [[peace]] & [[contentment]], unlike the [[virtues]] of [[gods]] and [[dragons]] that can distress [[living beings]]</p> |
| valign="top" width="368" | <p>In the east there is a [[realm]] called <em><strong>Without Distress</strong><br></em>Where there is a [[Buddha]] named <em><strong>[[Virtue]] of Goodness</strong></em><strong>.</strong><br> | | valign="top" width="368" | <p>In the east there is a [[realm]] called <em><strong>Without Distress</strong><br></em>Where there is a [[Buddha]] named <em><strong>[[Virtue]] of Goodness</strong></em><strong>.</strong><br> | ||
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Revision as of 11:22, 24 August 2013
The Buddhas of the Ten Directions referred to in the Lotus Sutra and as delineated in the Dasa Bhumika Vibhasa Sastra, attributed to Nagarjuna:
Nagarjuna’s Comments |
Verse of the Dasabhumika Vibhasa Sastra | |
East |
The Buddha’s virtue is pure in that it creates only peace & contentment, unlike the virtues of gods and dragons that can distress living beings |
In the east there is a realm called Without Distress His physical signs are like a mountain of gold, |
Southeast |
The Buddha’s spiritual virtue makes gods and people be without sadness. |
In the southeast there is a realm called Moon Light His bright light is like the sun and the moon, |
South |
The Buddha is like sandal incense and a cool pool. Hearing the Buddha from afar is like detecting a current of incense, and in extinguishing the heated distress of the three poisons He is like the refresh-ment of a clear and cool pool. |
In the south there is a realm called Rejoicing His face is like the full moon, |
Southwest |
Because of the Buddha’s spiritual qualities, powers, awakenings, etc., treasures are always being offered to living beings. |
In the southwest there is a realm called Host of Signs, Where there is a Buddha named Offering Treasure. |
West |
The brilliance of the Buddha’s body and wisdom is without limit. |
In the west there is a world called Skillfulness, The light of His body and the brilliance of His wisdom |
Northwest |
The Buddha’s physical body is like a wonderful blossom, with its virtues being without limit. |
In the northwest there is a world called Host of Sounds, Where there is a Buddha names Blossom of Virtue. |
North |
The Buddha’s blessings of virtues are lofty and revealed like banners and signs. |
In the north there is a realm called Unshakeable His body possesses the major and minor signs, |
Northeast |
The Buddha is ever teaching the practices of the disciples, the self-awakened and the Bodhisattvas. With people speaking of lower, medium & higher levels of diligence, there is that called ‘Practicing the Three Vehicles’. |
In the northeast there is a realm called Peacefulness, Where all the treasures are attained together. |
Below |
Brilliant refers the brilliance of the Buddha’s body, the Buddha’s wisdom, and the light of the bejeweled tree. |
Down below there is the world that is Broad and Great, Where there is a Buddha named Brilliant Virtue. |
Above |
The blessings of Buddha’s disciples spread a host of virtues broadly. |
Up above there is the realm of Many Moons, Where there is a Buddha named Ocean of Virtues. |