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([[四無所畏]]・[[四無畏]]) (Jpn [[shi-mushoi]] or [[shi-mui]] ) | ([[四無所畏]]・[[四無畏]]) (Jpn [[shi-mushoi]] or [[shi-mui]] ) | ||
| − | Four types of [[confidence]] possessed by [[Buddhas]] and [[bodhisattvas]]. The [[four fearlessnesses]] of a [[Buddha]] are distinct from those of [[bodhisattvas]]. | + | Four types of [[confidence]] possessed by [[Buddhas]] and [[bodhisattvas]]. The [[four fearlessnesses]] of a [[Buddha]] are {{Wiki|distinct}} from those of [[bodhisattvas]]. |
The [[four fearlessnesses]] of a [[Buddha]] are | The [[four fearlessnesses]] of a [[Buddha]] are | ||
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:(1) [[fearlessness]] in declaring oneself to be [[enlightened]] to the [[truth]] of all [[phenomena]], | :(1) [[fearlessness]] in declaring oneself to be [[enlightened]] to the [[truth]] of all [[phenomena]], | ||
:(2) [[fearlessness]] in proclaiming oneself to have [[extinguished]] all [[desires]] and [[illusions]], | :(2) [[fearlessness]] in proclaiming oneself to have [[extinguished]] all [[desires]] and [[illusions]], | ||
| − | :(3) [[fearlessness]] in proclaiming oneself to have elucidated the obstacles to [[Buddhist]] practice and [[enlightenment]], and | + | :(3) [[fearlessness]] in proclaiming oneself to have elucidated the [[obstacles]] to [[Buddhist]] practice and [[enlightenment]], and |
| − | :(4) [[fearlessness]] in declaring oneself to have clarified the way of [[liberation]] from the [[world]] of [[suffering]], and thus the way of attaining [[emancipation]]. | + | :(4) [[fearlessness]] in declaring oneself to have clarified the way of [[liberation]] from the [[world]] of [[suffering]], and thus the way of [[attaining]] [[emancipation]]. |
The [[four fearlessnesses]] of the [[bodhisattva]] are | The [[four fearlessnesses]] of the [[bodhisattva]] are | ||
:(1) [[fearlessness]] in continually memorizing the [[Buddhist teachings]], and in expounding the meaning of these teachings, | :(1) [[fearlessness]] in continually memorizing the [[Buddhist teachings]], and in expounding the meaning of these teachings, | ||
| − | :(2) [[fearlessness]] in perceiving the people's inherent capacities, and in expounding the teachings according to those capacities, | + | :(2) [[fearlessness]] in perceiving the people's [[inherent]] capacities, and in expounding the teachings according to those capacities, |
:(3) [[fearlessness]] in resolving the people's [[doubts]], and | :(3) [[fearlessness]] in resolving the people's [[doubts]], and | ||
:(4) [[fearlessness]] in answering any question. | :(4) [[fearlessness]] in answering any question. | ||
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The term [[fearlessness]] derives from the [[Sanskrit]] [[word]] [[vaisharadya]], and here implies dauntless {{Wiki|courage}} and unwavering [[confidence]]; it is regarded as one of the [[virtues]] of [[Buddhas]] and [[bodhisattvas]]. | The term [[fearlessness]] derives from the [[Sanskrit]] [[word]] [[vaisharadya]], and here implies dauntless {{Wiki|courage}} and unwavering [[confidence]]; it is regarded as one of the [[virtues]] of [[Buddhas]] and [[bodhisattvas]]. | ||
| + | [[Four fearlessnesses]] Special qualities of a [[Buddha]]. A [[fearlessness]] is an utterly firm, [[Wikipedia:Absolute (philosophy)|ultimate]] [[realization]] that is entirely free from {{Wiki|fear}} in expounding [[Dharma]]. There are four types: | ||
| + | (1) [[fearlessness]] in revealing the [[Dharma]] of definite [[emergence]], | ||
| + | (2) [[fearlessness]] in revealing the [[Dharma]] of [[overcoming]] obstructions, | ||
| + | (3) [[fearlessness]] in revealing the [[Dharma]] of {{Wiki|excellent}} abandonments, and | ||
| + | (4) [[fearlessness]] in revealing the [[Dharma]] of {{Wiki|excellent}} realizations | ||
| + | </poem> | ||
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four fearlessnesses
(四無所畏・四無畏) (Jpn shi-mushoi or shi-mui )
Four types of confidence possessed by Buddhas and bodhisattvas. The four fearlessnesses of a Buddha are distinct from those of bodhisattvas.
The four fearlessnesses of a Buddha are
(1) fearlessness in declaring oneself to be enlightened to the truth of all phenomena,
(2) fearlessness in proclaiming oneself to have extinguished all desires and illusions,
(3) fearlessness in proclaiming oneself to have elucidated the obstacles to Buddhist practice and enlightenment, and
(4) fearlessness in declaring oneself to have clarified the way of liberation from the world of suffering, and thus the way of attaining emancipation.
The four fearlessnesses of the bodhisattva are
(1) fearlessness in continually memorizing the Buddhist teachings, and in expounding the meaning of these teachings,
(2) fearlessness in perceiving the people's inherent capacities, and in expounding the teachings according to those capacities,
(3) fearlessness in resolving the people's doubts, and
(4) fearlessness in answering any question.
The term fearlessness derives from the Sanskrit word vaisharadya, and here implies dauntless courage and unwavering confidence; it is regarded as one of the virtues of Buddhas and bodhisattvas.
Four fearlessnesses Special qualities of a Buddha. A fearlessness is an utterly firm, ultimate realization that is entirely free from fear in expounding Dharma. There are four types:
(1) fearlessness in revealing the Dharma of definite emergence,
(2) fearlessness in revealing the Dharma of overcoming obstructions,
(3) fearlessness in revealing the Dharma of excellent abandonments, and
(4) fearlessness in revealing the Dharma of excellent realizations
