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| − | The [[ten powers of a buddha]] consisting of [[knowledge]] relating to | + | The [[ten powers of a buddha]] ([[daśa-bala]], [[十力]]) consisting of [[knowledge]] relating to |
'''[[daśa-bala]]''' ([[Sanskrit]], [[ten powers]]). The [[ten powers of a tathāgata]] consisting of [[knowledge]] relating to: | '''[[daśa-bala]]''' ([[Sanskrit]], [[ten powers]]). The [[ten powers of a tathāgata]] consisting of [[knowledge]] relating to: | ||
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:(9) the [[death]] and [[rebirth]] of [[beings]]; | :(9) the [[death]] and [[rebirth]] of [[beings]]; | ||
:(10) [[liberation]] through the destruction of the outflows ([[āśravas]]). | :(10) [[liberation]] through the destruction of the outflows ([[āśravas]]). | ||
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Revision as of 11:30, 21 April 2014
The ten powers of a buddha (daśa-bala, 十力) consisting of knowledge relating to
daśa-bala (Sanskrit, ten powers). The ten powers of a tathāgata consisting of knowledge relating to:
- (1) what is and is not possible in any situation;
- (2) the ripening (vipāka) of deeds and the maturation of karma;
- (3) the superior and inferior qualities of beings;
- (4) the various tendencies of beings;
- (5) the manifold constituents of the world;
- (6) the paths leading to the various realms of existence;
- (7) pure and impure behaviour;
- (8) the arising of meditative states (dhyāna) and related attainments;
- (9) the death and rebirth of beings;
- (10) liberation through the destruction of the outflows (āśravas).
