The History of Buddhist Thought c24.21

c24.21

(8) Eighth stage, *Janmanideśa*, “ discussion of birth.” A list of Buddhas is given, under whom in the first seven births Śākyamuni made the roots of goodness to grow and became a son of the Buddhas. In this stage bodhisattvas are to be looked upon as Buddhas. They are eloquent and great teachers.¹