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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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: After engaging in pervasive contemplation, Universal Worthy Bodhisattva acknowledges the assembly's questions and promises to speak. 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This sutra contains the most complete explanation of the Buddha's state of realization and the Bodhisattva's quest for awakening. It is said: “Unless you read the Avatamsaka Sutra, you will not know of the Buddha's true blessings and honor. The Avatamsaka Sutra is the Buddha's greatest store of treasures.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn forty chapters the sutra conveys a vast range of Buddhist teachings. It presents, in detailed description, the stages of Awakening that a Bodhisattva or 'Awakened Being’ must progress through on the path towards Anuttara Samyak Sambodhi – ‘Supreme Perfect Enlightenment.’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe sutra depicts the events that immediately unfolded upon the Buddha's Awakening under the Bodhi tree. 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