Human Development
Third scriptural bodhisattva awareness
Description:
This state of awareness is characterized by endurance - [ksanti] - in assisting others on the path of liberation. It is represented by the third stage bodhisattva who will bear anything for the sake of the dharma. He understands the temporal nature of existence - [anitya] - and delights in the beauty that may be found by literary expression of the Buddha's way. Through firm resolve the three unwholesome roots - [akusala] - are cut off. His meditative powers are said to be phenomenal, attaining lordship over the desire-realm and our solar system in particular that is, the form and formless absorptions - [rupaloka] and [arupaloka]. He also has extraordinary knowledge, the first five of the six [abhijna]. His activity is illumination (prabha-kari). Context:
According to Tibetan Gelugpa Buddhism, the third level on the path appropriate to those working for the salvation of all, leading to Buddhahood and the ultimate consciousness. In Tibetan Sakya Buddhism this is one of the states in the "Ascension Stages Game". In some sets it is numbered 79 on the board.< Broader:
Meditation way of the bodhisattvas