Eighth ground Bodhisattvas are said to be irreversible, because - TopicsExpress



          

Eighth ground Bodhisattvas are said to be irreversible, because there is no longer any possibility that they might waver on the Path or backslide. They are destined for full Buddhahood, and there are no longer any inclinations to seek a personal nirvana. They cultivate the perfection of aspiration, which means that they undertake to fulfil various vows, due to which they accumulate the causes of further virtues. Although they resolve to work for the benefit of others and they pervade the universe with feelings of friendliness toward all sentient beings, these bodhisattvas have transcended any tendency to imagine that there are any truly existent beings. They also develop the ability to manifest in various forms in order to instruct others. Compassion and skill in means are automatic and spontaneous. There is no need to plan or contemplate how best to benefit others, since these bodhisattvas skilfully adapt themselves to every situation.
Posted on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 11:04:35 +0000

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