Ways of power (Buddhism)

The ways are four, and lead to the concentration – samadhi – on which magic powers are based. They are: concentration of intention – canda – that is, due to purpose, zeal, right effort (will to strive); concentration of will power – virya – that is, due to energy and right effort (will to strive); concentration of mind – citta – that is, due to natural purity of consciousness and right effort (will to strive); concentration of inquisitiveness and daring mimamsa – that is, due to inquiry and right effort (will to strive).

Among the prerequisites for enlightenment – bodhi pakshika dharma – of which there are 37 grouped in seven areas, riddhipada is the third of the seven areas. One of the sections of yogic paths or harmonies with enlightenment defined in Buddhism.