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Pilgrimages---Canton to Chichibu

Pilgrimages to Kannon and Jizo Bosatsu---East and West

Mark W. MacWilliams, Author

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Pratyekabuddha

Pratyekabuddha

唯一の仏


Also known as:
  • A lone Buddha
  • A Buddha on their own
  • A private Buddha

General Definition:

  • Pratyekabuddas are Buddhists who have achieved enlightenment on their own, without the use or aid of teachers or guides.

In-Depth Information:

  • Pratyekabuddhas are believed to arise only in ages where there is no Buddha and/or the Buddhist teachings
  • Some schools of Buddhist teachings assert that Pratyekabuddhas are not omniscient while others believe they are the same as Bodhisattvas.
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