[Nidhi Aggarwal]

On review of study material, I understand
1. As per the Great exposition school, all accumulation of merit happens on the path of accumulation. Therefore, A bodhisattva has not abandoned afflictive obscurations.
2. Also, bodhisattva progresses from heat stage of path of preparation to being a Buddha in one single session as per this school.

As per the two points above, my question is not valid in context of Great Exposition school.

Thank you.
Nidhi

[Nidhi Aggarwal]

Jared

First, I might be wrong on levels. However, if my memory is not failing me, bodhisattvas who realize 8th ground and above do not get reborn under the power of afflictions. They have only very subtle imprints of afflictions (like burnt seeds) that do not sprout. So, they take rebirth to benefit others.

I think they realize emptiness directly, and hence, have no cause to take birth under the power of afflictions. I am not sure they realize emptiness directly when out of meditative equipoise.

Kind Regards
Nidhi

[Nidhi Aggarwal]

I can try Friday and Saturday both.

[Nidhi Aggarwal]

Hi Jared

9 pm London time, 6 am PDT works good for me for half an hour. I would be okay to join Fridays for sure. I can’t commit every Monday/ wed right now. My email is [email protected]

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