The Scripture of the Fo...

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The Scripture of the Founding Master

Chapter Eight: Buddhahood

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The Founding Master said, “Even if someone ascends only to the dharma rank of Māra defeated, heavenly beings and asuras (demigods) will recognize it first and venerate that person. If such persons of the Way decide to conceal themselves, however, only person who have reached a more advanced dharma rank will be able to recognize their traces.”