Avaivartika - 8

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

"The Bodhisattva-Mahasattva (25) segregates himself from double-tongue, from ill-speaking and an angry mind. Because of this, his 40 teeth are white and pure, well-balanced and delicate.

The Bodhisattva-Mahasattva (26) practices Great Loving-Kindness towards beings. Due to this, he gains the two-fanged face.

The Bodhisattva-Mahasattva makes a vow: (27) 'To any who come and ask, I will give as they desire to have.’ Because of this, he gains the lion's cheeks."

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

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