asamkhya See nayuta. benefit (Skt guna or punya; Jpn kudoku) Also, merit, virtue or blessing. In Buddhism, (1) meritorious acts or Buddhist practice that produce beneficial reward in this or future existences; and (2) benefit… Glossary

Discussion of the “Encouragements of the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy” Chapter (Chapter 28).

Discussion of the “Encouragements of the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy” Chapter (Chapter 28).

Discussion of the “Former Affairs of King Wonderful Adornment” Chapter (Chapter 27).

Discussion of the “Dharani” Chapter (Chapter 26).

Discussion of “The Universal Gateway of the Bodhisattva Perceiver of the World’s Sounds” Chapter (Chapter 25).

Discussion of “The Universal Gateway of the Bodhisattva Perceiver of the World’s Sounds” Chapter (Chapter 25).

Discussion of the “The Bodhisattva Wonderful Sound” Chapter (Chapter 24).

Discussion of the “Former Affairs of the Bodhisattva Medicine King” Chapter (Chapter 23).

Discussion of the “Entrustment” Chapter (Chapter 22). At that time Shakyamuni Buddha rose from his Dharma seat and, manifesting his great supernatural powers, with his right hand patted the heads of the immeasurable bodhisattvas and… Volume 5 Chapter 9: Completing the Ceremony of Transmission