26.
Of the four lights—the lights of wisdom, the sun, the moon, and fire—the light of wisdom is, in point of power, the greatest, as declared by the most exalted Buddha.
27.
There are four kinds of "Buddhas," namely, the omniscient "Buddha," the secondary[1] "Buddha," the "Buddha" acquainted with the four truths,[2] and the "Buddha" who is full of learning: a man who is full of knowledge is also a "Buddha."
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Knowledge is an excellent thing, and so is wisdom; the virtues are seven (in number)—faith, religious practice, knowledge, liberality, wisdom, modesty, and fear of sin.
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The seven good things also are faith, modesty, fear of sinning, great knowledge, energy, caution, and wisdom.
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These are said to be the seven gems—gold, silver, pearl, sapphire, cat's-eye, diamond, and coral.
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They say that the ten precious things are silver, gold, ruby, &c., cat's-eye, pearl, oyster-shell, coral, crystal, and
- ↑ Or Paccekabuddha.
- ↑ The Cattâri ariyasaccâni, or "Four Truths," which form the basis of the Buddhist religion, are: (1) Existence is suffering; (2) human passion is suffering; (3) existence may be put an end to by the destruction of passion; and (4) a life of holiness leads to the destruction of passion. Each of these is capable of comprehensive applications, and is made the foundation of a great deal of doctrinal discussion.
