Avaivartika - 7

The Avaivartika and the causal relations of the 32 Marks of Perfection of the Tathagata.

“The Bodhisattva-Mahasattva (22) gives, does not reaps or haggle over whatever is rare, and easily share things; (23) makes no distinction between whatever is a field of weal or a non-field of weal [i.e., the recipient of donation - charity - is likened to a field, whose cultivation increases the blessings and virtues of a person]. Because of this, he is full and strong in the seven places of his body.

The Bodhisattva-Mahasattva (24) seeks wealth lawfully and always gives this [to others]. Because of this, the boneless parties [of his body] are full, the upper part is like that of a lion, and his elbows are well-balanced and delicate.”

Nirvana Sutra, Chapter 34, on Bodhisattva Lion's Roar 2.

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