Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.840
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c29.840
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v2.c29.840
In the developed form of the ideas regarding Bodhisattas, a Bodhisatta's career started with his making a resolution before a Buddha (*abhinīhāra-karaṇa* or *mūlapanidhāna*) to become a Buddha for the welfare and liberation of all creatures. In later literature, the *abhinīhāra* is preceded by a period during which the Bodhisatta practises *manopanidhi*, when he resolves in his mind to desire to become a Buddha without declaring this intention to others.