Flower Adornment (Avatamsaka) Sutra - Chapter 3 & 4

The Flower Adornment Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra or Flower Garland Sutra) is known as the King of Kings of all Buddhist scriptures because of its profundity and great length. This sutra contains the most complete explanation of the Buddha s realization and the 52 steps in the Bodhisattva's quest for awakening. With detailed explanations of every stage of the Bodhisattva Path, it is the ultimate handbook imparting valuable tools and methods of practice that no aspiring Bodhisattva can do without. Chapter 3: Universal Worthy Bodhisattva enters samadhi and receives verbal, mental, and physical blessings from the Buddhas. As he rises from samadhi, the Bodhisattvas gain benefit and auspicious portents manifest. Light streams from the pores of the Buddhas of the ten directions, and verses are spoken praising Universal Worthy Bodhisattva. The assembly speaks praises and requests the Dharma. Chapter 4: After engaging in pervasive contemplation, Universal Worthy Bodhisattva acknowledges the assembl