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Old 11-29-2011, 06:11 AM   #1
johnlohanmclee

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there are different levels which buddhism encompases , and I would like to see more people appriciate this without freaking out !!!
hello ratikala

supernormal powers are a given in the Pali suttas (example, the intro to the Sona Sutta)

however, it is reported the Buddha did not entirely praise them (see Kevatta Sutta)

nor were they regarded as anything necessary in relation to the path & liberation (see Susima Sutta)

nor were they the domain of all fully enlightened beings (such as Sariputta)

nor were they the exclusive domain of enlightened beings. many unenlightened beings (Brahma Gods, Mara, etc) were reported to have supernormal powers

kind regards

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