Talk:Sukhavati

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Having achieved rebirth in Sukhavati, one immediately attains miraculous abilities, such as the five clear perceptions[1], remembering countless previous lifetimes[2], unlimited eloquence and wisdom in upholding sutras and reciting and expounding them[3], the ability to travel anywhere[4] such as Abhirati, Zangdokpalri or our planet Earth[5] and to hear spontaneously whatever teachings they may wish and remember them perfectly.[6]

  1. See Vows 5, 6, 7, 8. The ability to perform miracles is mentioned elsewhere in the sutra
  2. Vows 5
  3. Vow 29 and 30
  4. Vow 9
  5. Ringu Tulku explains this is possible because beings in Sukhavati possess a light body, not a body of flesh and blood
  6. Vows 7 and 46