Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.553

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No Buddha is born during the saṃvaṭṭamānakappa, but only during the vivaṭṭamānakappa.⁷⁴ A Bodhisatta who excels in paññā can attain Buddhahood in four asaṅkheyyas; one who excels in saddhā, in eight, and one whose viriya is the chief factor, in sixteen.⁷⁵ When once a being has become a Bodhisatta there are eighteen conditions from which he is immune.⁷⁶ The Buddha is referred to under various epithets. The Aṅguttara Nikāya⁷⁷ gives one such list. There he is called Samaṇa, Brāhmaṇa, Vedagū, Bhisaka, Nimmala, Vimala, Ñāṇī and Vimutta. The Buddha generally speaks of himself as Tathāgata.⁷⁸ His followers usually address him as Bhagavā, while others call him by name (Gotama). In the case of Gotama Buddha, we find him also addressed as Sakka,⁷⁹ Brahma,⁸⁰ Mahāmuni⁸¹ and Yakkha.⁸² Countless other epithets occur in the books, especially in the later ones. One very famous formula, used by Buddhists in their ritual, contains nine epithets, the formula being: Bhagavā araham sammāsambuddho, vijjācaraṇasampanno, sugato, lokavidū, anuttaro, purisadammasārathi, satthā devamanussānaṃ, Buddho *Bhagavā*.⁸³ It is maintained⁸⁴ that the Buddha's praises are limitless (*aparimāṇa*). One of his most striking characteristics, mentioned over and over again, is his love of quiet.⁸⁵ In this his disciples followed his example.⁸⁶ The dwelling-place of a Buddha is called Gandhakuṭi (*q.v.*). His footprint is called *Padacetiya*, and this can be seen only when he so desires it. When once he wishes it to be visible, no one can erase it. He can also so will that only one particular person shall see it.⁸⁷ It is also said⁸⁸ that his power of love is so great that no evil action can show its results in his presence. A Buddha never asks for praise, but if his praises are uttered in his presence he takes no offence.⁸⁹ When the Buddha is seated in some spot, none has the power of going through the air above him.⁹⁰ He prefers to accept the invitations of poor men to a meal.⁹¹