The Forty Distinctive Qualities of the Buddhas
Various lists of Distinctive Qualities of Buddha exist with the list of 18 unique distinctions being most often cited.
Nagarjuna lists these 40 in The Discourse on the Ten Stages (S. Dasabhumika
Vibhasa Sastra). They are:
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Greatness of Compassion |
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The 18 Unique Distinctions: |
The 10 Spiritual Powers |
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#1
Flawlessness of the body |
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Knowledge of what is right & wrong in every situation |
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The Three Sphere of Remembrance: |
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| Whether living beings believe, don’t believe, or believe only partly, the Buddha neither rejoices or grieves but remains steadfastly mindful | ||
The Fourfold Fearlessness: |
The Four Unhindered Powers of Expression |
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#1 In the wisdom of all |
#1 In the
Teaching |
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